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AI reveals how coating thickness changes the link between surface roughness and pitting resistance
Genetic analysis reveals that some specialty coffee seeds do not match their commercial identity
Plant-bacteria partnership reveals how roots access iron locked in soil
Food testing reveals how diet can add to exposure to 'forever chemicals'
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WorldPingA new study led by Paul Schulze-Lefert from the Max Planck Institute for Plant Breeding Research in Cologne, in collaboration with Ricardo F.H.
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WorldPingGenetic analysis revealed that several seeds from a batch sold as Sidra were not, in fact, Sidra; their genetic profile was closer to that of Batian, a Kenyan variety.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Phys.org
WorldPingLocalized pitting corrosion can cause sudden failure in aluminum components even when overall corrosion rates are low.
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WorldPingMagic: The Gathering has unveiled its next Marvel-themed set and announced a special collaboration with the upcoming theatrical release of “Avengers: Doomsday.
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