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New flu strains: Not from the tropics
According to a new study, flu strains migrate across the globe, evolving along the way. Full article 

Ozone decreasing
NASA satellite confirms sharp decline in pollution from U.S. coal power plants. Full article 

Paper wasps: A head for faces
Though paper wasps have brains less than a millionth the size of a human's, they can still recognize faces. Full article 

A. sediba gets a birthday
The age of the most recently discovered hominid has been nailed down to a tight time window. Full article 

Humpback whales on rebound Scientists have increased their estimate of the number of humpback whales in the North Pacific Ocean. Full article 

Using insect tricks to stick
A German research team has created a tape that mimicks the sticky feet of insects. Full article 

New flu test
University of Georgia scientists have created a new test for flu that's faster, cheaper, and more accurate. Full article 

Glowing cats fight AIDS
The Mayo Clinic has genetically transformed cats so that they glow in the dark when they carry a gene that provides immunity to FIV. Full article 

Chesapeake Bay: Coming back to life
A new study shows that over the last three decades Chesapeake Bay has responded to conservation efforts. Full article 

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