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1. "Spy" Virus Eavesdrops on Bacteria, Then Obliterates Them
   Viruses use bacteria’s chemical language to time their destruction; this might lead to new ways to fight infections 
   
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2. Could Medical Procedures Transmit Alzheimer's?
   A protein associated with the degenerative disease was passed to eight patients decades ago in contaminated growth hormones
   
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3. A Math Function Describes How Whole Societies Remember--and Forget
   A Neruda masterpiece—and a bi-exponential curve—define the dynamics of the fast then slow fade of our greatest collective sorrows and joys
   
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4. Experts Aren't Taking a Shine to California's Rooftop Solar Rule
   Energy economists say the new home requirement is inefficient and benefits wealthier people; supporters say it’s just one piece of the puzzle
   
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5. Finding Alien Life May Require Giant Telescopes Built in Orbit
   Influential astrophysicists, roboticists and astronauts say that orbital construction could spark a renaissance in space science and exploration
   
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