This kind of research is critical, particularly in the areas of understanding the gut microbiome, but also for the understanding of complex microbial populations in soil, for example, among roots of growing crops.
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Steven Savage,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
Israeli attacks on Syrian soil since Assad’s fall, as well as recent outbreaks of fighting in the Sweida region of southern Syria, underscore the ongoing fragility of the Syrian government and concerns over its ability to contain violence and migration outside of its borders.
Even from a young age, Ann seeks transcendence, and Fastvold conveys both the dark crowded muck of poverty and the young girl’s airy dreams of light and love.
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Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
4 Sep. 2025
Over the last 15 years, more than two-thirds of the waterway has been slowly brought back to life through concerted efforts to remove or cap toxic muck.
Coming in at second place is the Seychelles Islands, which is also the most peaceful beachside retreat with its white sand beaches, clear turquoise water, and incredibly low noise and light pollution.
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Katie Nadworny,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Sep. 2025
Greenwood State Beach unfolds below the bluff, a crescent of sand often empty but for driftwood piles and the occasional bonfire ring.
Under the altar is a stone made from a blend of earth, stone and sand from the island, cast with water brought from a Cuban refugee raft.
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Lauren Costantino,
Miami Herald,
10 Sep. 2025
Western or tropical astrology — most often cited in pop culture — is based on the study of the earth’s seasons, which accounts for the procession of the equinox, as ancient astrologers predicted those shifts in degrees.
Key Ingredients: Turmeric, citrine gemstones, paprika, zeolite, kaolin clay
Best for: Dull skin, mature skin
Size: 2 oz.
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Iman Balagam,
Vogue,
19 Aug. 2025
Oil-absorbing kaolin clay keeps shine at bay with zero sparkle, while squalane delivers deep hydration, making this blush a great pick even for drier skin.
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