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To better understand who these individuals were, scientists compared isotopic markers in the victims' bones and teeth with those of people buried in standard graves.
From Science Daily
"That would be far better than trying to reverse the disease once it has already progressed."
From Science Daily
Because breeding success and juvenile mortality play such a critical role in population stability, the researchers emphasize the need to better understand how environmental conditions affect penguin reproduction.
From Science Daily
"The new owner will be in a position to fundamentally pave the future of the entire industry, for better or worse," the diamond industry analyst told AFP.
From Barron's
“He keeps getting better every week. I don’t think distance will be a problem with him. This is very exciting. He’s legit.”
From Los Angeles Times
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