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...correct solution was sent in by four different scientists, including Insect Physiologist David Smith of the University of Miami. "These structures," he explained, "are brochosomes, bizarre excretory products of the Malpighian tubules of leaf hoppers." In other words, Harwell's UFOs are insect droppings...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Science: Microscopic UFOs | 2/9/1970 | See Source »

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