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E-Blast Monday 11.04.13 Breaking Story The secret is in the (robotic) stroke Today's Video Diatom algae populations tell a story about climate change in Greenland Picture of the Day Successive stages in evolution of soap bubbles New Today on Science360 Radio Past NSF grantee & 2013 Nobel Laureate Randy Schekman discusses "emergence" and the human brain Latest News Genetic rarity rules in wild guppy population, study finds When it comes to choosing a mate, female guppies don't care about who is fairest; all that matters is who is rarest. Team takes first look at diverse life below rare tallgrass prairies For the first time, a research team has gotten a peek at the diverse assortment of microbes that thrived in the dark, rich soils beneath the prairie tallgrass. SARS-like coronavirus discovered in Chinese horseshoe bats A team of scientists has isolated the live SARS-like virus found in horseshoe bats, allowing them to conduct detailed studies to create control measures to thwart outbreaks and provide opportunities for vaccine development. New in the Journals & Magazines NATURE: Rift widens over structure of HIV's molecular anchor NEW SCIENTIST: Solar activity heads for lowest low in four centuries PHYSICS: Information exchange for the mistrustful SCIENCE: 'Language gene' has a partner POPULAR SCIENCE: Blindfolded people can still 'see' their own limbs What the Blogs Are Saying Today THE CRUX - How brachiosaurus (and brethren) became so gigantic THE SCEPTICAL CHYMIST - Lead between the lines KRULWICH WONDERS - Falling into the sky and other tales of gravity BAD ASTRONOMY - The most active volcano you've never heard of QUEST - Check-ups for old trees Science360 Network: News Radio Video iPad

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