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Surgery Roundup
A new surgical technique goes in through the stomach and leaves no scars, and functioning kidneys …
Mission to Mercury
The MESSENGER space probe to Mercury will be launched in early August.
Amorphous Steel
Non-magnetic steel that has the structure of glass is strong, lightweight, and corrosion resistant.
Cough Medicine
The ingredients in cough syrups don't help children stop coughing.
Alien Species
Releasing tropical saltwater pet fish into the wrong ocean disrupts coral reefs, and a new USDA …
Thick and Thin Foods
Rats ate more and gained more weight when eating a thin, milk-like treat than when eating a thick, …
Artificial Sweeteners
Eating artificial sweeteners causes rats to lose the cues for feeling full, leading to overeating.
Genetics and Stress
A gene for a brain receptor can make people more or less vulnerable to stress.
Fungus Roundup
Adding fungi to soil helps plants grow better, and a good fungus protects cacao trees from a bad …