As global warming threatens many animal species with extinction, the cane toad is set to…
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Discovery of a hepatitis C-related virus in bats may reduce outbreaks in humans
Viral hepatitis affects more than 500 million people worldwide and while vaccines are available for…
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Feathered friends: Ostriches provide clues to dinosaur movement
The flightless ostrich uses its wings as sophisticated air-rudders and braking aids when running at…
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New drug restores hearing after noise-induced hearing loss in rats
Researchers from New Zealand have discovered that a potent new drug restores hearing after noise-induced…
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Genetic signatures of human exceptional longevity discovered
Scientists have identified a group of genetic variants that can predict exceptional longevity in humans…
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T-Mobile Stops Sales of Microsoft’s Sidekick Phone
As Microsoft shifts resources to bolster its wobbly stake in the smartphone market, T-Mobile announced…
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Dell Says Supplier Provided Faulty OptiPlex Components
Newly released court documents have alleged that Dell knew about and covered up problems with…
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Google Will Buy Maker of Flight-Information Software
Google on Thursday announced a definitive agreement to acquire a software company whose platform organizes…
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Scientists peer inside a python
Scientists employ the latest imaging techniques to look inside a python that had just swallowed…
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Dolphin ‘superpod’ seen off Skye
A massive pod of dolphins thrills a group of wildlife spotters on a tourist boat…