How nature makes its biominerals - things like teeth, bone and seashells - is a playbook scientists have long been trying to read.
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Study shows how calcium carbonate forms composites to make strong materials such as in shells and pearls
Plants are 'biting' back: Scientist discover 'teeth' on plants of the rock nettle family
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Life on Earth likely started 4.1 billion years ago, much earlier than scientists thought
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