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11 February 2012

Volume 181, Issue 3

Pages 2–32

  1. Departments

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    3. In the News
    4. Features
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    1. From the editor: Maybe consciousness will figure itself out someday (page 2)

      Tom Siegfried

      Article first published online: 2 FEB 2012 | DOI: 10.1002/scin.5591810301

    2. Science notebook (page 4)

      Article first published online: 2 FEB 2012 | DOI: 10.1002/scin.5591810302

  2. In the News

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    1. Story one: Amazon could become part of climate problem: Drying trend may release stored carbon to atmosphere (pages 5–6)

      Devin Powell

      Article first published online: 2 FEB 2012 | DOI: 10.1002/scin.5591810303

    2. Atom & cosmos: Supernova birth illuminated: Astronomers pinpoint steps leading to type 1a blowups (page 8)

      Nadia Drake

      Article first published online: 2 FEB 2012 | DOI: 10.1002/scin.5591810304

    3. Atom & cosmos: New maps of the cosmic dark: Probing galactic distortions reveals web of invisible matter (page 8)

      Nadia Drake

      Article first published online: 2 FEB 2012 | DOI: 10.1002/scin.5591810305

    4. Humans: ‘Hot-hand’ scoring runs beat chance: Such streaks mean hot players also get more opportunities (page 9)

      Bruce Bower

      Article first published online: 2 FEB 2012 | DOI: 10.1002/scin.5591810306

    5. Humans: Babbling babies read adults' lips: Infants shift focus from eyes to mouth as they learn to talk (page 9)

      Bruce Bower

      Article first published online: 2 FEB 2012 | DOI: 10.1002/scin.5591810307

    6. Life: Beetle horns not so cumbersome: Males' outrageous head spikes don't impede flight (page 10)

      Susan Milius

      Article first published online: 2 FEB 2012 | DOI: 10.1002/scin.5591810308

    7. Life: Green gleam helps fish see violet: Lenses in greeneye fish eyes translate hard-to-detect hues (page 10)

      Susan Milius

      Article first published online: 2 FEB 2012 | DOI: 10.1002/scin.5591810309

    8. Genes & cells: Octopus adjusts RNA to water temp: Tweaks to genetic messenger offer efficient way to adapt (page 11)

      Rachel Ehrenberg

      Article first published online: 2 FEB 2012 | DOI: 10.1002/scin.5591810310

    9. Environment: Controls offer climate quick fix: Cuts in soot, methane could slow warming temperatures (page 12)

      Devin Powell

      Article first published online: 2 FEB 2012 | DOI: 10.1002/scin.5591810311

    10. Environment: Recirculation degraded Gulf oil: Fueled by hydrocarbon plumes, bacteria feasted on crude (page 12)

      Janet Raloff

      Article first published online: 2 FEB 2012 | DOI: 10.1002/scin.5591810312

    11. Body & brain: Pot not harsh on lung capacity: In 20-year study, light users had no loss of function (page 14)

      Nathan Seppa

      Article first published online: 2 FEB 2012 | DOI: 10.1002/scin.5591810313

    12. Body & brain: Rats given boozing superpowers: Drug makes rodents resistant to intoxication, aftereffects (page 14)

      Laura Sanders

      Article first published online: 2 FEB 2012 | DOI: 10.1002/scin.5591810314

    13. Body & brain: Cardiovascular omens little-known: Many Europeans don't recognize signs of stroke, heart attack (page 15)

      Bruce Bower

      Article first published online: 2 FEB 2012 | DOI: 10.1002/scin.5591810315

    14. Body & brain: Proteins tied to kidney failure: Research could lead to predictive test for diabetics (page 15)

      Nathan Seppa

      Article first published online: 2 FEB 2012 | DOI: 10.1002/scin.5591810316

    15. Science & society: Science Talent Search picks top 40: Intel-sponsored competition drew more than 1,800 entries (page 16)

      Devin Powell

      Article first published online: 2 FEB 2012 | DOI: 10.1002/scin.5591810317

  3. Features

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    1. Deep life: Teeming masses of organisms thrive beneath the seafloor (pages 18–21)

      Alexandra Witze

      Article first published online: 2 FEB 2012 | DOI: 10.1002/scin.5591810318

    2. Emblems of awareness: Brain signatures lead scientists to the seat of consciousness (pages 22–27)

      Laura Sanders

      Article first published online: 2 FEB 2012 | DOI: 10.1002/scin.5591810319

    3. Self as symbol: The loopy nature of consciousness trips up scientists studying themselves (pages 28–30)

      Tom Siegfried

      Article first published online: 2 FEB 2012 | DOI: 10.1002/scin.5591810320

  4. Departments

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    1. Bookshelf (page 31)

      Article first published online: 2 FEB 2012 | DOI: 10.1002/scin.5591810321

    2. Feedback (page 31)

      Article first published online: 2 FEB 2012 | DOI: 10.1002/scin.5591810322

    3. From the archive: Plant something new (page 32)

      Article first published online: 2 FEB 2012 | DOI: 10.1002/scin.5591810323

    4. From the archive: Update: Veg developers still full of ideas (page 32)

      Elizabeth Quill

      Article first published online: 2 FEB 2012 | DOI: 10.1002/scin.5591810324

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