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Quinoa's "Bladder Cells" Repel Pests, to the Surprise of Researchers
Quinoa and many other extremely resilient plants are covered with strange balloon-like 'bladders' that for 127 years were believed to be responsible for protecting them from drought and salt. Research results reveal this not to be the case.
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Too Much Sugar Prompts Cravings for Fat in Flies
We are eating too much sugar, and research increasingly suggests it is not just impacting our metabolism but also altering our perception of taste. Researchers discovered that sugar overconsumption triggers an increased desire for fat, in flies.
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Tooth Enamel Damage in Celiac Disease May Be Triggered by Autoimmune Reaction
Researchers have spotted a link between tooth enamel damage in people with celiac disease and the appearance of autoantibodies against proteins responsible for the formation of healthy tooth enamel.
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New Rechargeable Hydrogen-Chlorine Battery Operates Over a Wide Temperature Range
Researchers designed a rechargeable hydrogen-chlorine (H2-Cl2) battery that can operate in a wide temperature ranging from -70 ℃ to 40 ℃.
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How Plants Determine Where Light Comes From
Although the photoreceptor that initiates phototropism has been known for a long time, the optical properties of photosensitive plant tissue have until now remained a mystery. In a new study, researchers have deciphered a new mechanism using the interface between air and water to generate a gradient of light “visible” to plants.
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Shipwrecks Are Sanctuaries for the UK's Marine Life
A new study has shown that shipwrecks found around the UK’s coastline have been acting as a hidden refuge for fish, corals and other marine species in areas still open to destructive bottom towed fishing.
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Hotter Temperatures Are Leading to Marine Displacement
A new study has found that marine animals across the world and land animals living in tropical climates are being pushed to their physiological limits as they struggle to adapt to rising temperatures sparked by human-caused climate change.
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Gold Has a Golden Future in Revolutionizing Wearable Devices
A research team has used gold nanowires to develop a wearable sensor device that measures two bio-signals simultaneously, underscoring the potential for gold to be used in other wearable devices.
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200-Year-Old Geology Mystery Solved
For 200 years, scientists have failed to grow dolomite in the laboratory. Now, thanks to a new theory developed from atomic simulations, a team of researchers has finally pulled it off.
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Finding Patterns in Extreme Temperatures That Influence the Distribution of Species
McGill biology researchers found that there are patterns regarding the importance of temperature in determining where species live, shedding light on their sensitivity to climate change.
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