Biological Sciences
Currently, toilet flushing accounts for about 30 percent of the world's total domestic water demand, with an average human flushing a whopping 50 liters per day
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BTI researchers develop a strain of corn that recovers much more quickly after a cold snap, which could enable farmers to harvest their crops earlier in the season and command higher prices
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Cells produce the shell of the autophagosomes on the spot
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Fragmented forests a problem for spreading seeds, supporting diversity
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In a recent weightlifting study, all participants who used a load velocity profile became stronger despite lifting less overall during the six-week period
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The researchers making this claim are even more optimistic about North America, stating that the disease could be almost completely eliminated by 2040
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A group of researchers has discovered a new mushroom fossil—the oldest to ever be identified from its molecular composition
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Research from University of Pennsylvania reveals that on average, such tests don't reinforce the idea of essentialism, but how much participants know about genetics going in matters
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Discovery serves as warning signal for sea-level rise
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Detailed genetic road map will guide research into TB treatments, vaccines
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