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African cities’ evolution: Complex systems analysis unveils hidden rules of urban growth

African cities’ evolution: Complex systems analysis unveils hidden rules of urban growth

From the perspective of complex systems, a new study reveals the universality, specificity, and explanatory power of underlying rules governing urban system evolution. The paper is authored by an international team from the University of Hong Kong (HKU), Wuhan University and other institutions, titled “Underlying rules of evolutionary urban systems in Africa” in Nature Cities. From…

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Trump fires 1,600 USAID employees, others sent on indefinite paid leave – Hindustan Times

Trump fires 1,600 USAID employees, others sent on indefinite paid leave  Hindustan Times Donald Trump administration fires 2,000 USAID workers, puts thousands on leave  The Times of India Trump administration eliminating 2,000 USAid positions in US, notice says  The Guardian US Trump administration fires 2,000 USAID employees amid controversy with India  India Today USAID Layoffs: Workers depart in tears…

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Killing spree in Kerala: 23-year-old admits to six murders in TVM; 5 bodies recovered – Mathrubhumi English

Killing spree in Kerala: 23-year-old admits to six murders in TVM; 5 bodies recovered  Mathrubhumi English Kerala man confesses to murdering 6, police probe shocking claims  Hindustan Times Kerala man admits to brutal killing of six, including brother, grandmother  Business Standard Kerala man kills five, surrenders after poisoning himself  Daijiworld.com ‘Family objected to Afaan’s relationship with Farzaana’; Police come…

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DNA demethylation explains how tomatoes convert their bitter toxins into something more palatable

DNA demethylation explains how tomatoes convert their bitter toxins into something more palatable

A multi-institutional team of bioengineers has identified the genetic mechanism that converts bitter toxins to palatable compounds in tomatoes. In their study published in the journal Science Advances, the group analyzed whole-genome bisulfite sequencing data obtained through other research efforts and conducted experiments in their lab that involved blocking the production of certain proteins to…

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