WorldPingA 9 million-year-old capybara tooth was found in the Atacama Desert, a surprising find given that these rodents love water.
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'Freakish' discovery of 9 million-year-old capybara tooth supports idea that Atacama wasn't always a desert
Nitrogen fixation 'off switch' discovery could one day help crops make their own fertilizer
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WorldPingNitrogen is essential for life. It's needed to build proteins, DNA and many other components of cells. Although nitrogen gas makes up almost 80% of Earth's atmosphere, most organisms cannot use it directly.
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