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Waiting for Better Weather

AVUELO has encountered one of the wettest and cloudiest dry seasons in memory. 

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Elucidating the Photosynthetic Mechanism of Purple Sulfur Bacteria Living in High-Salt, High-Alkaline Environments

Researchers at University of Tsukuba have investigated the structure and light energy transfer efficiency of a protein complex crucial to the photosynthesis of purple sulfur bacteria thriving in high-salt, high-alkaline environments. 

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Environment Nudges Birds to Fast, or Slow, Life Lane

Birds worldwide make strategic decisions about how they live based on their environmental conditions. 

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Robots Learn How to Move By Watching Themselves

By observing their own motions, robots can learn how to overcome damage to their bodies, which could make them more adaptable for a wide variety of applications.

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Gulf of Mars: Rover Finds Evidence of ‘Vacation-Style’ Beaches on Mars

Mars may have once been home to sun-soaked, sandy beaches with gentle, lapping waves according to a new study published today (Feb. 24) in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS).

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MSU Researchers Use Open-Access Data to Study Climate Change Effects in 24,000 Us Lakes

Each summer, more and more lake beaches are forced to close due to toxic algae blooms. 

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Brewing Tea Removes Lead From Water

Good news for tea lovers: That daily brew might be purifying the water, too.

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Heat-Stressed Reefs May Benefit From Coral-Dwelling Crabs

Crab behavior suggestive of wound-tending may improve coral tolerance to heat waves.

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Beehive Sensors Offer Hope in Saving Honeybee Colonies

Innovation allows for remote monitoring of beehive health.

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