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CHEATING PLANT [2 records]

Record 1 2005-11-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Military Exercises
  • Protection of Life
CONT

A broader investigation uncovered more evidence of cheating during mock attacks at the plant over the past two decades...

French

Domaine(s)
  • Exercices militaires
  • Sécurité des personnes
CONT

Le 9 novembre 1979, l'attaque simulée d'un missile américain alimente accidentellement un système de prévention qui dupe les opérateurs.

Spanish

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Record 2 2000-08-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Botany

French

Domaine(s)
  • Botanique
CONT

Certaines plantes abusent les insectes pollinisateurs avec des fleurs sans nectar. Ces plantes trompeuses profitent du voisinage d'une plante honnête en fournissant le même signal à l'insecte. [Relevé dans «Pour la science, avril 1999»].

Spanish

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