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Fungi that live off radiation at Chernobyl
It was shown how ionising radiation encourages growth of melanised fungi

Reading rolled up Dead Sea scrolls
Ancient writings from the Dead Sea scrolls are to be read for the first time by scientists using powerful x-rays. The scientific team, from Cardiff University, Wales, will examine rare and unread fragments of the scrolls, which are ...

Diamonds found in Earth’s oldest crystals

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Drugs that prod bacteria to self-immolate
It is a war of wits between drug researcher and fast-evolving microbe


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FARMER'S NOTEBOOK
Amazing azolla acquires an alternative ‘avatar’
Milk production in cattle increased when they were fed with azolla

Control of sigatoka disease in banana
Among the fungal diseases occurring in banana, sigatoka leaf spots are the most important. Initially the infected areas show small spots. These spots increase in size and gradually turn brown in colour. When the disease progresses these ...


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