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Researchers develop Raman barcodes to keep track of SARS-CoV-2 variants
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Merlin Tuttle: Helping bats helps people
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Pledges provide hope that the climate crisis is being taken seriously, but whether words will translate into reality is yet to be seen.
Are stem cells just hype?
While stem cell therapies have been touted as “miracle cures”, data indicates that there are still hurdles keeping them out of the clinic.
Fuel for thought — The future of Martian colonization
A biorefinery built on the Red Planet could help produce rocket fuel required for a return journey, but some snags need to be worked through first.
Pioneers in Science: Millie Dresselhaus
The “Queen of Carbon” made her mark on solid state physics, but no less important is the impact she had as an inclusive and inspirational teacher.
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