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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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New Method Enables Synthesis of Hundreds of New 2D Materials
Researchers at Linköping University have now developed a method that enables the synthesis of hundreds of new 2D materials.
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Scientists Identify World’s First Unconventional Superconductor Also Found in Nature
Researchers have identified the first unconventional superconductor with a chemical composition also found in nature – miassite.
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Hermaphrodite Worms Seek Males When Their Sperm Runs Dry
Sparks fly when a female nematode meets her mate in a Petri dish. Tracking him by smell, she beelines over and is pregnant within moments of physical contact. But for the hermaphroditic version of these tiny roundworms, it’s a very different story.
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Tropical Birds May Be Unaffected By Climate Change
A new study illustrates that tropical birds can handle changes in temperature better than expected, indicating they may be less affected by climate change.
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