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Female zebra finches are choosy but flexible when finding a mate, allowing them to avoid the cost of being too selective
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New analysis of 118 studies conducted over 30 years could help refine, improve food labeling policies
Clover Growth in Mars-Like Soils Boosted by Bacterial Symbiosis
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Concentration of Microparticles in Lakes Reflect Nearby Human Activity
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Some FDA-Approved Drugs Could Be Repurposed to Treat COVID-19
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Illegal Cannabis Farms Infringe on Crucial Habitat for Birds and Mammals
Overlap between predicted cannabis cultivation sites and suitable habitat for species of conservation concern
Belief in Social Darwinism Linked to Dysfunctional Psychological Characteristics
Social Darwinists tend to admire strength and power despite own fragile self-image
Nutritional Value of Foods Static despite Targets on Calories, Salt, and Sugar
Voluntary reformulation policies to improve foods’ nutritional values found to be ineffective
Who Fought in the Ancient Greek Battles of Himera?
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