BIOLOGY
Fungus Cowboys
The oldest known carnivorous fungus, unearthed in 100-million-year-old amber, apparently lassoed its worm prey with sticky loops.

FISHERIES
Reduced Cash For Net Gain
The profit motive that has driven the world’s
sheries to near collapse could also save them. In a review of four fisheries, economists at the Australian National University in Canberra and the University of Washington conclude that reducing fishing yields in the short term boosts fishing profits in the long run.

PERCEPTION
Brain Of The Beholder
People suffering from body dysmorphic disorder perceive themselves as ugly, fixating on a slight abnormality or an imagined flaw.

ASTROPHYSICS
Brightest Supernova May Reignite
An ultrapowerful supernova discovered in 2006 may blow its top again. Burning 100 times brighter than a typical supernova, SN 2006gy maintained full strength for an amazing three months.

PHYSICS
Going With The Persisent Flow
An ultrapowerful supernova discovered in 2006 may blow its top again. Burning 100 times brighter than a typical supernova, SN 2006gy maintained full strength for an amazing three months.

   
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