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E-Blast Tuesday 08.20.13 Breaking Story Global sea level rise temporarily dampened by 2010-11 Australia floods Today's Video Peter Stang: Building molecules Picture of the Day Breaking away New Today on Science360 Radio Regret might not be a bad thing, with NSF-funded Laura King at the University of Missouri Latest News Newly discovered ocean plume could be major source of iron Study reveals micronutrient riches rising from the Southern Mid-Atlantic Ridge. Altruism or manipulated helping? Altruism may have origins in manipulation Manipulation is often thought of as morally repugnant, but it might be responsible for the evolutionary origins of some helpful or altruistic behavior, according to a new study. Inspired by nature: textured materials to aid industry and military A team of researchers has developed metals and plastics that repel water, capture sunlight and prevent ice build-up. New in the Journals & Magazines PHYSICS : A new starting point for atom interferometry SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN: Waste CO2 could be source of extra power SCIENCE: Enormous owls need big trees SCIENCE NEWS : Years or decades later, flu exposure still prompts immunity NATURE: Materials science: Composite for smarter windows What the Blogs Are Saying Today NOBEL INTENT - Growing shoes and furniture: A design-led biomaterial revolution D-BRIEF - Engraved ostrich egg globe is oldest to depict the New World KRULWICH WONDERS - How one plus one became everything: A puzzle of life LAB RAT - Cleaning up toxic waste: directed evolution vs. designed machines WIRED SCIENCE - Why do solids expand when heated? Science360 Network: News Radio Video iPad

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