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Scientists Engineer a New Mold-Burger
Despite the unappealing origins of the fake meat, burgers derived from different fungi species have become supermarket staples in recent years thanks to rising consumer interest in environmental sustainability and meat-free lifestyles.
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How Four Ant Species Differ in Taste
Researchers now report the unique aroma profiles of four species of edible ants, which taste markedly different from one another.
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Are Snakes the New, High-Protein Superfood?
Farmed pythons may offer a sustainable and efficient new form of livestock to boost food security, according to new research from Macquarie University.
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US East Coast Is a Key Habitat for Leatherback Turtles
A new study provides insights into the migration and foraging patterns of leatherback sea turtles, revealing that the US East coast is a key habitat.
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Students Unlock the Pear Genome
Students have unlocked the pear genome, revealing thousands of variants of importance to pear breeding efforts.
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New Method Identifies Extremophiles With Using Protein Fragments
Perfectly adapted microorganisms live in extreme environments from deep-sea trenches to mountaintops. Learning more about how these extremophiles survive in hostile conditions could inform scientists about life on Earth.
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97% of Antarctic Seabirds Have Ingested Microplastic
A new review of seabird studies suggests that the vast majority of arctic and antarctic seabirds have ingested microplastic particles.
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How Poorly Growing Bacteria Led to Surprising Ancient Photosynthesis Discovery
PhD student, Jackson Tsuji, had a poorly growing bacterial sample he wasn’t ready to give up on, which ultimately led to a once-in-a-lifetime finding that could change how scientists view photosynthesis and its origins.
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Supercharging Fuel Cells With Caffeine
Fuel cells are expensive due to high catalyst requirements to increase the oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) activity. Researchers found that adding caffeine to the electrodes can improve the ORR activity of platinum electrodes 11 times.
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Forensic Test Offers Affordable Solution for Touch DNA Identification
Research has found a less expensive and easier to use test to learn more about forensic touch DNA. This research has important implications for forensic investigations and being able to identify DNA from a primary contact.
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