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Mysteries of Argentinian Andes Unlocked by Rare Isotopes

Researchers have used beryllium-10 and carbon-14 to show the long-term average rate of sediment generation and the time and process it takes to move down to and through the rivers, giving a broader picture of the factors involved.
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Peeking Inside the Evolutionarily Odd "Rapunzel" Virus

Scientists have revealed the secret behind an evolutionary marvel: a bacteriophage with an extremely long tail. This bacteriophage lives in inhospitable hot springs and preys on some of the toughest bacteria on the planet.
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Rechargeable Battery Internal 3D Structure Revealed for the First Time

Researchers have pioneered a technique to observe the 3D internal structure of rechargeable batteries for the first time.
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Protein for Streamlined Sperm May Pave the Way for Male Contraceptives

Scientists have identified the role of a protein called testis-specific serine kinase substrate (TSKS) in the release of mature spermatozoa.
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Stunning Images Reveal How Lightning Rods Work

With a high-speed camera and the luck of being in the right place at the right time, scientists obtained a unique image of lightning strikes showing details of the connections to nearby buildings.
An intestinal pyogranuloma. Monocytes can be seen in green, neutrophils in magenta and Yersinia bacteria in white.
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Intestines Are a Battleground Between Pathogenic Bacteria and the Immune System

According to research, a relative of the bacterial pathogen that causes plague triggers the body’s immune system to form lesions in the intestines called granulomas.
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New Technology Developed To Detect Active TB

A team from Wayne State University has discovered a new technology that will quickly and easily detect active Mycobacterium tuberculosis (TB) infection antibodies.
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Vegetables' Organosulfur Content Quantified

Scientists quantified the health-associated reactive polysulfide content of 22 different types of vegetables, revealing that they are not only found in alliums, such as onions and garlic but also in brassicas, such as broccoli and cabbage.
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Releasing Valuable Plant Fibers From Their Lignin Prison

Researchers prove that tough, woody lignin, which surrounds valuable plant fibers and other molecules that could be converted into biofuels and other commodity chemicals, can be broken down in an anaerobic environment.
Uncooked white rice on a wooden spoon.
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Rice Crops Suffer When Atmospheric CO2 Is Elevated

According to research, elevated atmospheric CO2 reduces soil phosphorus availability in rice crops by more than 20%.
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