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EarthMost diamonds share a common origin story
Most diamonds form from fluids deep inside Earth’s interior that contain carbonate compounds, new research suggests.
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Health & MedicineA sugar can melt away cholesterol
A sugar called cyclodextrin removes cholesterol from hardened arteries in mouse studies.
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PhysicsTurning water to steam, no boiling required
A new material can convert water into steam with sunlight alone, and could be useful for making fresh water from salty.
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LifeTyphoid toxin aids survival in mice
A DNA-damaging bacterial protein may prolong the lives of infected animals.