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Carrot Compound Used To Make Fully Degradable Polymer
The molecular structures of carotenoids, such as β-carotene, are similar to the building blocks of some polymers. Now, researchers have incorporated a compound derived from β-carotene into a polymer that’s fully degradable.
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Distinct Layer in Earth's Core Revealed by Seismic Waves
Data captured from seismic waves caused by earthquakes has shed new light on the deepest parts of Earth's inner core.
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Aquaculture Revealed To Provide a Multitude of Environmental Benefits
New research has shown that aquaculture – the farming of aquatic plants and animals – can be used wisely to help prevent biodiversity and habitat loss.
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New Gene Helps Some Yeast Endure Lethal Toxins
NIH researchers have identified a gene that makes yeast resistant to a lethal toxin, according to a new study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.
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Polyphenols Could Reduce Suffering in Autoimmunity
According to research, certain polyphenols found in commonly consumed foods could have the potential to reduce the suffering of those with autoimmune diseases.
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Neighbor Cooperation an Effective Evolutionary Strategy
Cooperating with your neighbors, especially if they are distant relatives, can be an effective evolutionary strategy, new research has found.
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"Safe" PFAS Replacements Shown To Have Toxic Effects
Next-generation PFAS compounds – PFECAs – designed as a "safe" replacement for PFAS have recently been shown to have toxic effects in mice.
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Roman Artefact May Be for More Than Good Luck
A unique artefact discovered at the Roman fort of Vindolanda may have been used as a device during sex rather than as a good luck symbol, archaeologists suggest.
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Engineered Carbon Dioxide-Trapping Wood Grows Stronger Too
Scientists have devised a way to engineer wood to trap carbon dioxide through a potentially scalable, energy-efficient process that also improves the strength of the material for construction use.
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Addressing Plant Stress Challenges With Novel Nanotube Sensors
Researchers have developed the first nanotube sensors capable of detecting and distinguishing gibberellin plant hormones, paving the way for further advances in plant stress monitoring as well as helping to address key challenges in agriculture.
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