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Cacao of Excellence announces the launch of the 2025 Edition of the Cacao of Excellence Awards
– Cacao of Excellence is delighted to announce the official launch of the 2025 Edition of the Cacao of Excellence...
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Paving the way for hydrogen from algae enzymes
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Transition-metal-free zeolite catalyst for direct conversion of methane to methanol
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KTU’s new food technology set to transform senior care in nursing homes
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400,000-year-old stone tools designed specifically for butchering fallow deer, following the disappearance of elephants
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How sharks survived a major spike in Earth’s temperature
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SwRI-led team to bolster earthquake readiness for U.S. Federal Highway Administration
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New flexible crystals for optical tuning with multiple deformation options
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New $12.5 million National Science Foundation grant awarded to study phenomenon affecting agriculture, cancer, biodiversity and more
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