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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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Why Shallow Water at the Beach Is More Important Than You Might Realize

A new study led by the University of South Florida highlights the urgent need to protect marine ecosystems in shallow water near the shore – an area that many beachgoers don’t realize is highly important to fish populations.

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Glass Fertilizer Beads Could Be a Sustained Nutrient Delivery System

Agricultural fertilizers are critical for feeding the world’s population, restoring soil fertility and sustaining crops. 

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Plant-Rich, Low Saturated-Fat Diet Associated With Reduced Psoriasis Severity

A diet of fruits and vegetables, whole grains, low-fat dairy foods and lean meats, low in salt and sugar, is associated with reduced psoriasis severity, new research finds.

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