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Chemistry Astronomers find the farthest evidence of fluoride to date, in a distant galaxy November 4, 2021
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Chemistry The Greenland Ice Sheet is leaking mercury — likely natural, but still dangerous May 25, 2021
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Chemistry Scientists measure properties of elusive Einsteinium, the 99th element in the periodic table February 8, 2021
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Chemistry A brewery in the Netherlands becomes the first iron-fueled factory in the world November 6, 2020
Chemistry New ceramic catalyst sponge promises to turn waste organic matter into cheap biofuel, medicine October 26, 2020
Chemistry Scientist accidentally invents a rechargeable battery that could virtually last forever October 8, 2020
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Chemistry New curing method paves the way to cheap, non-toxic, plastic radiation shielding May 12, 2020
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