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7 Must-Read Stories In October 2014
From Nobel Prizes to world firsts and ancient sex to fossilized poo, don't miss any of our top stories from October!
Complex Jujube Genome Successfully Sequenced
The sequencing of the jujube genome could lead to a better understanding of the genetic basis of its resistance to high salinity, drought and alkaline conditions.
Fruit Fly Lights Up Brain Wiring
A study in flies shows that alternative splicing could be one explanation for the complexity of the brain.
Four Fruit Flies One And The Same
Recognizing that four pests are actually a single species could lead to better international cooperation, quarantine measures, and ultimately, food security.
Tiny, Rare Frogs Breed In Bamboo
Scientists have uncovered an unusual reproductive strategy in frogs: laying their eggs inside live bamboo plants.
Jiro Tsuji Awarded 2014 Tetrahedron Prize
The 2014 Tetrahedron Prize goes to "two of the most creative and influential synthetic organic chemists of our time", Professors Jiro Tsuji and Barry Trost.
Arrested Development Because Of Sedimentation
Australian researchers have found that suspended sedimentation in coastal environments prolongs the development of local fish larvae.
Ultra-thin 3D Displays For The Future
Researchers have developed a three-dimensional liquid crystal display which is thinner and more energy efficient.
Many Herbal Meds Contaminated With Mold
A study of herbal medicines in Pakistan shows that many are contaminated with toxic molds.