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NewsSynthetic lichen points a pathway to self-healing concrete
Addressing one of the most persistent and expensive problems in construction, scientists have taken inspiration from nature to develop a synthetic lichen system to enable concrete to self-repair.
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NewsMicroscopy reveals signs of life in earth’s extremes, boosting search for alien life
Researchers used advanced microscopy to detect microbial biosignatures that help to identify the signs of life in extreme environments on Earth, thus also applicable in the search of life in extraterrestial environments.
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CareersScientists put Mars DNA sampling protocols to the test with help from AMI grant
Thanks to support from Applied MIcrobiology International, scientists testing sampling collection protocols in Mars analogue conditions have shown that non-scientists will be able to replicate the tests as long as they follow the methods.