Letting the sunshine in may kill dust-dwelling bacteria
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Allowing sunlight in through windows can kill bacteria that live in dust....
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- On: Wed, 17 Oct 2018 21:17:03 EDT
Massive organism is crashing on our watch
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Researchers have conducted the first complete assessment of the Pando aspen clone and the results show continuing deterioration of this 'forest of one tree.' While a portion of the famed grove is recovery nicely as a result of previous restoration, the maj...
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- On: Wed, 17 Oct 2018 14:10:20 EDT
Life on the floor of the Arctic Ocean, with rigor and in detail
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In an extensive and rigorous study of animal life on the Central Arctic Ocean floor, researchers have shown that water depth and food availability influence the species composition, density, and biomass of benthic communities....
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- On: Wed, 17 Oct 2018 14:10:11 EDT
Picture perfect: Researchers gain clearest ever image of Ebola virus protein
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Near-atomic resolution model of viral protein complex brings clearer understanding of the viral mechanics....
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- On: Wed, 17 Oct 2018 14:09:45 EDT
Dandelion seeds reveal newly discovered form of natural flight
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A study of dandelion seeds in motion has revealed a form of flight not seen before, and explains why the plant is among nature's best fliers....
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- On: Wed, 17 Oct 2018 14:09:42 EDT
Pupil's brain recognizes the perfect teacher
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Human and avian youngsters learn behaviors by imitating adults. But learners are selective in who they copy, and scientists don't understand how they choose the right teacher. Young male zebra finches must learn to copy the song of an adult male to mate, b...
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- On: Wed, 17 Oct 2018 14:09:33 EDT