Many algae and plant species contain photosynthetic membrane-bound organelles called plastids that are actually remnants of…
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When consumers want plastic, but also worry about the planet
Would the world stop drinking Coca-Cola if it no longer came in single-use plastic bottles? …
Open sesame: Micro RNAs regulate plant pores
Environmental cues prompt small RNA segments to regulate the development and distribution of tiny pores involved…
Victoria bans fracking for good, but quietly lifts onshore gas exploration ban
Amid coronavirus chaos, the Victorian government announced its decision earlier this week to lift the ban…
Artificial solid fog material creates pleasant laser light
With a porosity of 99.99 %, it consists practically only of air, making it one of…
How strong a role does religion play in US elections?
On March 17, Joe Biden took firm control of the Democratic nomination process, winning primaries Florida,…
The US owes $23.5 trillion but can still afford a big coronavirus stimulus package
The U.S. government now owes over US$23.5 trillion in debt, or about $71,000 for every man,…
Removing belly fat before it sticks to you
Triglycerides, those fats that seem to be the bane of any diet, remain a mystery for…
Ancient teeth reveal Bronze Age gender inequality
Analysing 2500-year-old teeth has thrown open a window onto life and gender inequality during Bronze Age…
Seeing how grain boundaries transform in a metal
Grain boundaries are one of the most prominent defects in engineering materials separating different crystallites, which…