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Land plants' closest algal relatives evolved multicellular growth repeatedly, genetic analysis suggests

What did the algae that gave rise to the first land plants look like? A research team led by the University of Göttingen and including the universiti…

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Climate shapes microbial nitrogen pump in forests, not in farmlands

Microbes build a long-lived nitrogen reservoir in soil from the remains of dead bacteria and fungi, which cling to minerals and resist decay. The mic…

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Black characters receive similar precision ratings whether they look 'nerdy' or 'chill'

People are often asked simple questions, such as the price of the cheapest flight to a particular destination. But the answers—and how they are perce…

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New tests expand empathy measurement to joyful stories and embarrassing mishaps

Listening to someone recount their visit to an amusement park can feel like being on an emotional roller coaster yourself. Even if the listeners have…

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