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1. Today's Trivia
What part of the brain is often referred to as the "fear center?"

2. Basic Science
Measuring Up: New NIST Director, Plus Big Budget Put Measurement Science in Public Eye

3. Space
Planets May Affect the Chemistry of Their Stars

4. Evolution
How Humanlike Was "Ardi"?

5. Energy & Sustainability
Measuring Up: New NIST Director, Plus Big Budget Put Measurement Science in Public Eye

6. Mind & Brain
Readers Respond on "Do Parents Matter?"--And More...

7. Health & Medicine
Measuring Up: New NIST Director, Plus Big Budget Put Measurement Science in Public Eye

8. Technology
Measuring Up: New NIST Director, Plus Big Budget Put Measurement Science in Public Eye

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