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Missing matter has been spotted in a supersized wall of galaxies

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Effects of climate change may be speeding up coastal erosion in the Arctic

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New work proposes a molecular path to cell death

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Trees do it. Bees do it. Even environmentally stressed fish do it. Now biologists have discovered that Japanese sea corals engage in “sex switching” too.

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Scientists have just discovered a new mechanism that tumors use to stimulate the growth of the blood vessels that feed them. The researchers have also proposed a new way to control this process, which may translate into future therapies.

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New research has revealed that road salt used throughout the winter is making the state’s lakes and rivers saltier, which could affect aquatic life and drinking water. The research indicates that better training of snow plow drivers and more judicious use of road salt could help lessen the impact and save the state money.

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For every two people who begin treatment for HIV infection globally, five others become newly infected. Therefore, preventing new HIV infections is the foremost strategy for ending the HIV/AIDS epidemic.

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Scientists been able to produce the first crystal structure of a virus particle caught in the midst of assembling its impenetrable outer protein coat.

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Playing and studying are not incompatible activities. A team of researchers looked into integrating virtual graphic adventures into online education platforms and analyzes the educational and technological aspects that lead to success.

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admin on February 21st, 2009

Trees do it. Bees do it. Even environmentally stressed fish do it. Now biologists have discovered that Japanese sea corals engage in “sex switching” too.

Continue reading about Japanese Corals Change Sexes On Sea Floor