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Quantum carotenoids shine light on photosynthesis

The mechanism by which carotenoids help chlorophyll turn light into chemical energy has been uncovered by researchers at the Universities of Glasgow and Toronto.

Hunter-gatherers had a taste for fish

The first study to directly address the often posed question, “why did humans make pots?” reveals that the earliest use of ceramic vessels was for cooking fish.

3D printed shapes mimic living tissue

A custom-built programmable 3D printer that can print materials with the properties of living tissues has been developed by Oxford University researchers.

Young galaxy is surprisingly efficient star-factory

Astronomers have discovered an extremely distant galaxy that has one of the largest star-formation rates they have ever seen.

Primordial soup secret revealed

Scientists may have cracked a common conundrum about how objects from space could have kindled life on Earth.

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