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Jellyfish size might influence their nutritional value
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Genome research: Origin and evolution of vine
Cultivation and growth of grapevines have strongly influenced European civilizations, but where the grapevine comes from and how it has spread across the globe...
‘Green’ hydrogen: How photoelectrochemical water splitting may become competitive
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How do we make farming better for the planet? Ask women
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Inbreeding contributes to decline of endangered killer whales
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Stressed out: Mapping the human footprint on coastal areas globally
A global mapping project has revealed the major stressors placed upon global coastlines by human activity.
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Parasitic infections in salmonid fish can increase or decrease their vulnerability to angling, depending on their body condition.
Hummingbirds use torpor in varying ways to survive cold temps
Hummingbirds use the hibernation-like state of torpor in varying ways, depending on their physical condition and what is happening in their environment, according to...
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