egg

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The samples were divided between laboratories at Cambridge and Oxford, where scientists examined them under microscopes to search for ancient helminth eggs, which are produced by parasitic worms that infect humans and animals.

From Science Daily

Playing the boss of Delta’s egg nog division, the legendary pop singer made Yang burst into tears with her assessment.

From Salon

These radioactive elements decay at known rates, effectively acting as a built-in clock that reveals when the eggs were buried.

From Science Daily

Slowing down looks mundane in practice: giving eggs and butter time to lose their chill before baking; letting meat rest instead of slicing into it triumphantly too soon.

From Salon

Gasoline and eggs are cheaper than they were a year ago, but most other prices are still rising, including groceries and electricity.

From Los Angeles Times