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Scientists have re-engineered photosynthesis, the foundation of life on Earth, creating genetically modified plants that grow faster and bigger. Above, scientists measure how well modified tobacco plants photosynthesize compared to unmodified plants. Haley Ahlers/RIPE Project hide caption
As U.S. Tolerates Israeli Settlements, More Homes Are Planned For The West Bank
U.S. Officials View China As America's Primary Long-Term Threat To Power
Scientists have re-engineered photosynthesis, the foundation of life on Earth, creating genetically modified plants that grow faster and bigger. Above, scientists measure how well modified tobacco plants photosynthesize compared to unmodified plants. Haley Ahlers/RIPE Project hide caption
Scientists Have 'Hacked Photosynthesis' In Search Of More Productive Crops
Indications Of China's Slowing Economic Growth Concern U.S. Investors
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When Gov. Brown Leaves Office, He Plans To Still Battle Climate Change
When Gov. Brown Leaves Office, He Plans To Still Battle Climate Change
Paru Venkat and Alagappa Rammohan pose for a portrait after their StoryCorps interview in Chicago on June 23, 2018. Eliza Lambert/StoryCorps hide caption
Pope Tells U.S. Bishops To Unify As Church Deals With Clergy Sex Abuse Scandals
Matthew Charles, a Nashville, Tenn., man, was sent back to prison two years after being released. Now he is being released again after the criminal justice reform bill became law. Julieta Martinelli /Nashville Public Radio hide caption
Released From Prison Again, After Criminal Justice Reform Became Law
Basketball Coach Accused Of Substituting His Triplet Sons To Win Games
The Freelancers Hub in Brooklyn offers classes, shared office space, tax and legal advice for free. Kholood Eid for NPR hide caption
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