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Photo: Pacific Ocean, by NASA, Apollo 11, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons.

How the “Other” ATP Synthase Saves the Planet

A lesser-known rotary engine within cells is responsible for a substantial portion of gases and nutrients that sustain the biosphere. Read More ›
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Image: Topoisomerase II, via Discovery Institute.

Yes, a “Host of Machines” Are at Work in the Cell

Here are more cellular machines to dazzle us with their moving parts and functions. Read More ›
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Photo credit: Kumiko SHIMIZU, via Unsplash.

The Molecular Machine Behind Carbon Balance

Plants are icons of sustainability. They create critical products for other living organisms while utilizing waste products. Read More ›
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Fairy Circles, Spider Silk, Epigenetics, and More: Intelligent Design in the News

So-called “fairy circles” yielded to a natural explanation, according to a research team: they are abandoned termite mounds. Now, however, another natural theory is rising. Read More ›
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Cell Machines Maintain the Planet for Life

Machines packed in exquisite geometrical structures play a major role in cleaning the air and regulating carbon for the entire planet. Read More ›

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