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Mosses used to evaluate atmospheric conditions in urban…

Researchers have developed a method to evaluate atmospheric conditions using mosses (bryophytes) in urban areas, a development that could facilitate broader evaluations of atmospheric environments. Many urban areas face atmospheric problems such as pollution and…

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Old Bones Provide New Insights Into Causes of…

Bad knees? Age or extra weight may not be to blame. Harvard researchers analyzed more than 2,000 skeletons from cadaveric and archaeological collections across the United States and found that not only has the prevalence…

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Coated implants a breakthrough in bone healing

A versatile coating for magnesium could eventually lead to better implants for mending broken bones [caption id="attachment_12931" align="alignright" width="300"] A fractured hip held in place by plates and pins during healing.© DR P. MARAZZI/SCIENCE PHOTO…