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LifeYeast find use for misfolded proteins
Protein bundles may help single-celled organisms adapt to difficult environmental conditions.
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SpaceVisible echoes reprise 19th century spectacle
By capturing light that arrived from a stellar eruption more than 150 years ago, astronomers gain clues to its cause.
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Health & MedicineAntibiotic fails sinus infection test
Treatment with amoxicillin provided little benefit over placebo, a new study finds.
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HumansDespite lean times, Obama wants R&D hikes
The proposed federal budget would stall nonmandated spending overall, but science and tech would climb.