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Shy Fish Prefer to Follow Other Shy Fish Jun 03, 2016

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Shy sticklebacks were more likely to emerge from under cover when an equally wary fellow was already out there, rather than when a bold individual was present.

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From Wolf to Woof Twice Jun 02, 2016

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Dogs may have been domesticated from wolves twice, first in Europe, and again in Asia. Christopher Intagliata reports.

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Extreme Life-Forms Could Complicate Carbon Sequestration May 31, 2016

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Researchers say carbon storage sites should be tested for microbial life, which could potentially convert CO2 to methane—a more potent greenhouse gas. Christopher Intagliata reports.

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Knee Sounds Give Docs a Leg Up May 25, 2016

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A wearable device records the sounds of knees cracking, which could reveal clues about the condition of the joint. Christopher Intagliata reports.

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Candidates Tend to Not Dodge Questions May 24, 2016

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In an analysis of 14 presidential debate transcripts, two thirds of accusations of question-dodging had no merit. Christopher Intagliata reports.

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Oldest Chinese Beer Brewery Found May 23, 2016

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Remnants of a beer-making operation some 5,000 years old have been found in northern China.

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Giant Tsunami Remnants Spotted on Mars May 20, 2016

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Evidence indicates that waves as tall as skyscrapers and thousands of kilometers wide once washed over the Red Planet.

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Red Birds Carry On Colorful Chemistry May 19, 2016

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Many red-colored birds have to convert yellow pigments in their food into the red pigments that make their feathers and beaks so brilliant.

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Alliance of Bacterial Strains Disables Antibiotics May 18, 2016

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Two different antibiotic-resistant E. coli strains have a protective relationship in which each disables a different antibiotic, allowing both to thrive. Christopher Intagliata reports.

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Wanted: Gravitational Constant's True Value May 17, 2016

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Scientists from numerous disciplines will brainstorm new strategies for measuring "Big G" in July.

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