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Anchovy-lovers, your favorite pizza topping may get harder to find!

Posted on August 29, 2022November 8, 2022 by Erica Curles

Back when the Earth was warmer, a part of the ocean called the Humboldt Current used to be dominated by goby-like fish instead of the…

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    Can hidden sulfur cycling influence greenhouse gas emissions in wetlands?

    Posted on March 2, 2021October 24, 2022 by Mary Sabuda

    Wetlands are the largest source of methane to Earth’s atmosphere. How do microbes, sulfur, and mixing of water sources influence…

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      A new kind of battery that removes carbon dioxide from the air

      Posted on November 2, 2020October 24, 2022 by Sciworthy

      Nature has been able to filter out CO2 from our air for millions of years. So how might a battery prove to be our own artificial tree?…

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        What influences the flavor of different wines?

        Posted on October 29, 2018October 24, 2022 by Mary Sabuda

        You sit down at a restaurant and peruse the menu for the best wine to pair with your dinner. Do you choose a red wine like Cabernet…

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