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One main goal in the renewable energy field is to find an efficient, inexpensive way to split water into hydrogen and oxygen. The hydrogen could then be used as a fuel source for vehicles or fuel cells. Typically, an electric current breaks the water

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SCIENCE IN THE NEWS - From A to Zinc: The Story of Vitamins

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What can you eat this fall to keep your skin healthy, soft and smooth while preventing wrinkles from forming? Ask a dermatologist or a nutrition expert. They will tell you that a well-balanced diet containing antioxidants will really help to keep ski

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