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1. US autism rate up 15 percent over 2 year period
   A new report that finds the prevalence of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) among 11 surveillance sites as one in 59 among children aged 8 years in 2014 (or 1.7 percent).

   
2. Einstein-Podolsky-Rosen paradox observed in many-particle system for the first time
   Physicistshave observed the quantum mechanical Einstein-Podolsky-Rosen paradox in a system of several hundred interacting atoms for the first time. The phenomenon dates back to a famous thought experiment from 1935. It allows measurement results to be predicted precisely and could be used in new types of sensors and imaging methods for electromagnetic fields.

   
3. Who am I? How cells find their identity
   A research group has investigated more closely how a single embryonic cell develops into a heart, nerve or blood cell. For the first time, the researchers have been able to reconstruct the developmental trajectories of individual embryonic cells. Their results also suggest that cells can change their path during their maturation process.

   
4. Transparent eel-like soft robot can swim silently underwater
   An innovative, eel-like robot developed by engineers and marine biologists can swim silently in salt water without an electric motor. Instead, the robot uses artificial muscles filled with water to propel itself. The foot-long robot, which is connected to an electronics board that remains on the surface, is also virtually transparent.

   
5. World's oldest insect inspires a new generation of aerogels
   Experts have created a new form of highly-efficient, low-cost, sustainable insulation based on the wings of a dragonfly.