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April 2010
Scientific American Magazine
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Cover; April 2010; by Staff Editor; 1 Page(s)
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From the Editor; April 2010; by Mariette DiChristina; 1 Page(s)
Small World
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Letters; April 2010; by Staff Editor; 2 Page(s)
ÿHydrothermal Vents; Ocean Policy; Ancient Greeks
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Internet Ideology War; April 2010; by Michael Moyer; 2 Page(s)
Google's spat with China could reshape traditional online freedoms
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Problem Solved, LOL; April 2010; by Davide Castelvechhi; 2 Page(s)
Blog comments point to a new, faster approach in math
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Swept Away; April 2010; by Kate Wong; 1 Page(s)
New modeling buoys raft theory for origin of Madagascar's mammals
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Biofuel from Bacteria; April 2010; by David Biello; 2 Page(s)
E. coli turned into cellulose-chomping biodiesel refineries
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Higher Watermarks; April 2010; by David Biello; 2 Page(s)
Ice-age sea-level rise brings up questions about glacier melting
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Static Over Statins; April 2010; by Melinda Wenner Moyer; 2 Page(s)
Should young people without cholesterol problems take statins?
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Making Scents of Sounds; April 2010; by Lynne Peeples; 2 Page(s)
The neural basis for "smound" may have been uncovered
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Perspectives - Chemical Controls; April 2010; by The Editors; 1 Page(s)
Congress needs to give federal agencies greater authority to test and regulate chemicals
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8 Wonders of the Solar System; April 2010; by Edward Bell; 8 Page(s)
Artist Ron Miller takes us on a journey to eight of the most breathtaking views that await intrepid explorers of our solar system. The scale of these natural wonders dwarfs anything Earth has to offer. What might we see and feel if we could travel to these distant domains? The artist's eye—interpreting data from probes such as NASA's Cassini, which is now exploring the Saturnian system, and MESSENGER, which has flown by Mercury three times and goes into permanent orbit next March—allows us an early visit to these unforgettable locales.
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Faulty Circuits; April 2010; by Thomas R. Insel; 8 Page(s)
Neuroscience is revealing the malfunctioning connections underlying psychological disorders and forcing psychiatrists to rethink the causes of mental illness
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Living on a New Earth; Boundaries for a Healthy Planet; Solutions to Environmental Threats; April 2010; by The Editors; Jonathan Foley; Gretchen C. Daily; Robert Howarth; David A. Vaccari; Adele C. Morris; Eric F. Lambin; Scott C. Doney; Peter H. Gleick; David W. Fahey; 8 Page(s)
Humankind has fundamentally altered the planet. But new thinking and new actions can prevent us from destroying ourselves; Scientists have set thresholds for key environmental processes that, if crossed, could threaten Earth's habitability. Ominously, three have already been exceeded; Experts tell Scientific American which actions will keep key processes in bounds
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Breaking the Growth Habit; April 2010; by Bill McKibben; 7 Page(s)
Society can safeguard its future only by switching from reckless economic growth to smart maintenance of wealth and resources
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Regaining Balance with Bionic Ears; April 2010; by Charles C. Della Santina; 4 Page(s)
Electronic implants in the inner ear may one day restore clear vision and equilibrium in some patients who experience disabling unsteadiness
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The Rise of Instant Wireless Networks; April 2010; by Michelle Effros; Andrea Goldsmith; Muriel Médard; 6 Page(s)
Wireless networks that do not depend on a fixed infrastructure will allow for ubiquitous connectivity regardless of the situation
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The Hidden Life of Truffles; April 2010; by James M. Trappe; Andrew W. Claridge; 6 Page(s)
Not just for gourmands, truffles play essential roles in the health of ecosystems
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Recommended; April 2010; by Kate Wong; 1 Page(s)
Imperiled Species; Sleeping Sickness; Human Ancestors
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