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New technique for engineering living materials and patterns
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Defrosting surfaces in seconds
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Study of US seniors strengthens link between air pollution and premature death
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Nitrogen-fixing trees help tropical forests grow faster and store more carbon
New research shows that the ability of tropical forests to lock up carbon depends critically upon a group of trees that possess a unique...
Effects of climate change on communally managed water systems softened by shared effort
Shared fates and experiences in a community can help it withstand changes to water availability due to climate change, a recent study has found....
The life aquatic made clear with freshwater lens
A doctoral student has found a way to view the life of plants and animals in murky waters - by using a lens of...
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