Ancient viruses from Neanderthals have been found in modern human DNA. Researchers compared genetic data…
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Synesthesia is more common in autism
People with autism are more likely to also have synaesthesia, suggests new research in the…
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Peering into the future: How cities grow
How cities will grow in the future depends on fundamental laws, which have now been…
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New modelling technique could bypass the need for engineering prototypes
A new modelling technique has been developed that could eliminate the need to build costly…
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Holistic cell design leads to high-performance, long cycle-life Li/S battery
Researchers have demonstrated in the laboratory a lithium-sulfur (Li/S) battery that has more than twice…
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AIDS guidelines for children may not improve death rates but may improve treatment access
Recent changes to World Health Organization guidelines for starting anti-AIDS drugs (antiretroviral therapy—ART) in young…
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Spike in Health-Themed Spam Marks September-October Spam Threats
In the past few weeks, we’ve seen drastic and noteworthy increases in the number of…
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Spike in Health-Themed Spam Marks September-October Spam Threats
In the past few weeks, we’ve seen drastic and noteworthy increases in the number of…
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Paradigm shift in organic solar cell research?
A new study overturns a widely held explanation for how organic photovoltaics turn sunlight into…
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Enhancing battery performance for portable electronics
The ever-increasing market for portable electronic devices has resulted in an equally heavy demand for…