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Air pollution cuts are saving lives in New York state
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Entropy explains RNA diffusion rates in cells
Recent studies have revealed that within cells of both yeast and bacteria, the rates of diffusion…
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Munching on low-fat potato chips might reduce the guilt compared with full-fat versions, but many people…
NASA catches transitioning Tropical Storm Francisco near Korean Peninsula
NASA’s Aqua satellite passed over the Sea of Japan and provided forecasters with a visible image…
The surprising merit of giant clam feces
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Calcium: Good for bones, good for cultural conservation
When it comes to cultural heritage sites, there are few things historians wouldn’t do to preserve…
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Huge blobs of hot plasma are flying around at high speeds on the sun, and they…
A hybrid material that switches reversibly between two stable solid states
Solid matter typically contains a single, stable solid state for a specific set of conditions. Materials…