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Scientists Seeking Better Treatments for Multiple Sclerosis

On SCIENCE IN THE NEWS, scientists have yet to find a cure for MS. But they are developing a better understanding of the disease.

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Revisiting the Accord From Copenhagen

On SCIENCE IN THE NEWS: What environmentalists and others are saying about the recent accord on climate change. Also this week, a report on the panda genome.

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Getting to the Heart of How Omega-3 Fatty Acids Work

Also on SCIENCE IN THE NEWS: New findings about the limits of antidepressant drugs, the dangers of salt in the diet and the possible risks of running shoes.

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How Earth Is Cracked Like a Giant Eggshell

On SCIENCE IN THE NEWS: An explanation of plate tectonics, the process that causes earthquakes.

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Science of Safety: How Seat Belts, Kevlar Arrived

On SCIENCE IN THE NEWS: Swedish engineer Nils Bohlin invented the modern three-point seat belt. Kevlar, a material that can resist bullets, was an unexpected discovery by American chemist Stephanie Kwolek.

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