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Space

A Fizzy Ocean May Lie Beneath Enceladus' Icy Crust

A Fizzy Ocean May Lie Beneath Enceladus' Icy Crust

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Research News

Graphene: A Sandbox For Physicists, 1 Atom Thick

Graphene: A Sandbox For Physicists, 1 Atom Thick

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Health

Few Americans Finish Their Vegetables

Few Americans Finish Their Vegetables

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Technology

Take A Spin In An Electric Car

Take A Spin In An Electric Car

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Technology

Tracking The 'Truthiness' Of Tweets

Tracking The 'Truthiness' Of Tweets

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Health

Does Sleep (Or Lack Of It) Affect Weight Loss?

Does Sleep (Or Lack Of It) Affect Weight Loss?

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Science

4-H Clubs Conduct Nationwide Science Experiments

4-H Clubs Conduct Nationwide Science Experiments

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Science

A History of Space Science, In Ink

A History of Space Science, In Ink

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