Science News, June 12, 2010

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In this issue:

Secondhand smoke linked to mental distress
Risk of psychological troubles rises for exposed nonsmokers

Before the Mississippi, minerals show ancient rivers flowed west
Michigan zircons uncover path of ancient river system across North America

In youth hockey, more contact means more injuries
Number of concussions tripled in leagues that permit checking

Gulf gusher is far and away the biggest U.S. spill
As cleanup efforts progress, scientists try to track oil roaming below the surface

What's missing may be key to understanding genetics of autism
Search for genes involved in developmental disorder reveals just how different each case is

Jupiter takes yet another hit
Third known impactor in 16 years slams into solar system's biggest planet

A giant proposal for a new type of molecule
Atoms linked across vast distances, can point in two directions at once

New angle on treating sepsis
Enzyme that plays role in inflammation may be suitable drug target

Feature Article:

Melting at the microscale
Studying sea ice close-up may improve climate models