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Exploring climate change impacts through popular proverbs
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Bizarre new species discovered… on Twitter
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Controlling cells with light
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Enhancement of bitter taste sensor reduces salt intake and improves cardiovascular dysfunction
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Light, fantastic: the path ahead for faster, smaller computer processors
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UCI and County of Orange partner on large-scale COVID-19 infection survey
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McMaster chemists develop foolproof new test to track the fats we eat
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Parents that know a child’s preferences can assertively guide exercise
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University of Tartu study shows a low prevalence of the coronavirus in Estonia
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Model of critical infrastructures reveals vulnerabilities
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New bone-graft biomaterial gives patients a nicer smile and less pain
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UHN-U of T-led study shows antiviral drug can speed up recovery of COVID-19 patient
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Pine martens like to have neighbors — but not too near
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Binge drinkers beware, Drunkorexia is calling
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UTA civil engineer leads projects with city of Coppell to inspect sewer pipelines
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How cells decide the way they want to recycle their content
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