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The story in the bones of lizards and frogs
It is no surprise that Australia is sometimes called “The Land of the Lizards.” …
Size may not matter when estimating community energy use
Ecologists often want to understand how a community functions. For example, how much food does a…
To preserve tropical forests, empower local communities
The world’s tropical forests offer immense value to humanity, and the evidence of this is now…
Regulation of the MLH1-MLH3 endonuclease in meiosis
Reconstitution of the activation of the MLH1–MLH3 endonuclease shows how crossovers are formed during meiosis. …
Water contaminant could have neurotoxic effects on children
Manganese isn’t considered a major water contaminant in America, but a new study is taking a…
Studying viral outbreaks in single cells could reveal new ways to defeat them
Many viruses, including HIV and influenza A, mutate so quickly that identifying effective vaccines or treatments…
3-D printing 'greener' buildings using local soil
The construction industry is currently facing two major challenges: the demand for sustainable infrastructure and the…
Khan Academy founder's tips for educating kids in pandemic
Sal Khan’s first inkling that COVID-19 was going to disrupt education around the world came in…
California slammed by wildfires, heat, unhealthy smoky air
Northern Californians were confronted with multiple threats as wildfires, unhealthy smoky air, extreme heat, the looming…