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A hydrogel made from crustacean shells lets common food bacteria generate electrical signals 15 times more efficiently, opening the door to reusable living sensors for food safety.

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A years-long lawsuit over Atlanta's largest wastewater treatment facility has ended with a settlement and a cleaner ...