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Viruses can act like "intelligent agents" against cancer. Some viruses home in on cancer cells; others can only reproduce in them. While making more virus, the tumor cell dies. Then the new virus infects more cells. Is this real progress in the war on cancer? More »
Bacteria: you've seen one, you've seen them all? Not. There's a chemical war going on in that Petri dish, and a new study identifies specialist "super-killers" can kill off a broad range of competitors. Could "bacterial soldiers" help us fight resistance to antibiotics? More »
Seismic study shows crust thinning as continent divides, giving another view of our restless planet, showing tectonic movement in action, and highlighting a major real-estate investment opportunity. More »
It's a fact of life: Hurricanes and floods happen. So why are people rebuilding in the path of storms and floods? Is there a smarter way to plan development? More »
How do hurricanes form? How do we predict their paths? How can we improve predictions?
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How do patents work? What is "new, non-obvious and useful"? What will happen after the biggest change in patent law in 60 years?
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Ultra sports are exploding! Why would anybody bike 508 miles across the desert – or run 135? What are the rigors of training, the satisfaction of finishing, the dangers of competing? Are we the ultimate endurance animals?
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Could soil help? One-third of soils are degraded. In fighting desertification, erosion and nutrient loss, some soil-restoring techniques solve multiple problems.
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