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Scientists grow plants in soil from the Moon
This work is a first step toward one day growing plants for food and oxygen on the moon or during space missions.
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Florida ecologist Robert D. Holt elected to the National Academy of Sciences
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Record-setting star offers clues about the origins of heavy elements found on Earth
New medicinal plants course addresses industry needs
Study shows years of life gained by ideal Type 2 diabetes control
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