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Grasslands

Scientists discover C4 photosynthesis boosts growth by altering size and structure of plant leaves and roots

Plants using C4 photosynthesis grow 20-100 per cent quicker than more common C3 plants by altering the shape, size and structure of their leaves and roots, according to a new study.

18 April 2016
Black holes

Gravitational waves detected 100 years after Einstein's prediction

11 February 2016

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