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Canada geese fly in a 'V' formation to reduce their energy costs. Each bird is able to take advantage of the reduced wind resistance behind the lead birds. To avoid turbulence they fly at high altitudes.


The crop that pumps iron


The crop that pumps iron
Japanese scientists have developed a genetically modified strain of rice which has three times the iron content of normal rice. They hope that it can be used to eliminate anaemia.
6 MARCH 1999, P. 23
New Scientist
6 MARCH 1999, P. 23

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