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Field trials suggest public health benefit to spreading Wolbachia".

Noise standard strikes middle ground between proposals".

Spending on applied and basic research rose 12.3% in 2017".

The Brazilian government acknowledges the spike but says it’s the continuation of a 7-year trend".

Scientists are testing ways to rebuild fluid-carrying vessels that go faulty in lymphedema".

Program aims to keep young scientists from moving to pharma, but many take industry money anyway".

This week’s top Science news".

Females seem to pick mates who help care for infants".

Climate change is likely to blame, experts say".

Donation will help coordinate instruction in a rapidly growing field".

Sampling water-air emulsions among many complications".

Astronomers say new observations bolster the case for “galactic panspermia”".

By 2100, nearly 80% of low-lying sites will be threatened by storm surges".

Volcano’s movement is more dangerous than previously thought".

Environmentalist Guru Das Agrawal hoped to force the government to take action".

Intestinal bacteria produce version of protein that may confuse the immune system".

An enterovirus could be the cause, but proof is elusive".

DNA-based therapy for Batten disease shows promise of personalized medicine".

People who reported having at least one same-sex partner more likely to share certain genetic markers".

By pooping, giant deer transfer key nutrients from shore, but what will happen when they disappear?".