better
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The research team is continuing its work to better understand how flu spreads through inhalation and under what conditions that transmission is most likely.
From Science Daily
The same strategy could also speed the development of crops that can better withstand disease, pests, and drought.
From Science Daily
"For me, that says that there is not enough of these types of school and it's not just down to 'Well, can we make mainstream better?'" says Smith.
From BBC
"It's better not to put all your eggs in one basket," he said.
From Barron's
Their goal is to better understand how powerful black hole activity can influence the long-term evolution of galaxies like the Milky Way.
From Science Daily
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