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June 2012 Archives

Live Chat: The Bugs Inside of Us

Chat with experts about how our resident populations of microbes influence health and disease

A Peek Inside the Manta Ray Womb

Ultrasound reveals for the first time how manta ray embryos breathe without a placenta

ScienceShot: Dino Twinkle Toes

Fossil-scanning technique suggests that some dinosaurs were lighter on their feet than previously thought

ScienceShot: Bees' Flower Power

The color of Australia's flowers has evolved to mesh with the vision of Australia's insects

ScienceShot: Not-So-Tiny Bubbles in the Carina Nebula

Infrared wavelengths reveal an expansive stellar nursery

ScienceShot: Nanoflower Isn't Just for Looks

Tiny floral objects may improve the stability and efficiency of protein catalysts

Do Solo Black Holes Roam the Universe?

New observations provide strongest evidence to date that black holes can be kicked out of their home galaxies

Raindrops Don't Swat Down Mosquitoes

The annoying insect's tough body lets it survive midair collisions with much bigger raindrops and keep on flying

An Asian Origin for Human Ancestors?

Myanmar fossil suggests our earliest predecessors may not have come from Africa

Where Have the Hawk-Sized Insects Gone?

Study suggests that as bird flight improved, the size of their insect prey dropped considerably

ScienceShot: What Struck Earth in 775?

Cosmic-ray blast pinned down to a single year, but cause remains mysterious

Conquering Cancer by Thwarting Tumor's Immune Shield

Two clinical trials show promise for drugs that block cancer's ability to hide

Hide-and-Seek Goes Virtual

Computer simulations reveal surprising ways people conceal and discover objects

ScienceShot: Climate Combat Could Turn Sky White

Adding tiny aerosols to atmosphere to curb global warming could brighten the heavens

Podcast: Social Inequality, a Silent Killer, and the Roots of 'Old Person Smell'

An audio roundup of some of our favorite stories of the week
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