Microgreens. They’re leafy green vegetables that are relatively new to the dining room, but a study by a Colorado State University team indicates that they will be welcome company at the table.
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Study Investigates Atlantic Rainforest Regeneration in the State of São Paulo
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Hydropower Plants to Support Solar and Wind Energy
Hydropower plants can support solar and wind power, rather unpredictable by nature, in a climate-friendly manner.
Study Shows Erosion of Ozone Layer Responsible for Mass Extinction Event
Researchers at the University of Southampton have shown that an extinction event 360 million years ago, that killed much of the Earth’s plant and freshwater aquatic life, was caused by a brief breakdown of the ozone layer that shields the Earth from damaging ultraviolet (UV) radiation.
COVID-19 Vaccine Development: New Guidelines for Ethical Approach to Infecting Trial Volunteers
New guidelines for scientists and regulators show how deliberate infection of volunteers for vaccine trials can be done ethically