One of the world’s most endangered species — a North Island brown kiwi — has…
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Regular Low Dose Aspirin Cuts Asthma Risk In Women, Study Finds
A small dose of aspirin on alternate days can cut the risk of developing asthma…
Nanomaterials Show Unexpected Strength Under Stress
In yet another twist on the strangeness of the nanoworld, researchers have discovered that materials…
Toddlers Affected Most By Secondhand Smoke Exposure At Home, Study Shows
Secondhand smoke in the home appears to induce markers for heart disease as early as…
Tories plan waste deals for firms
Major firms should be asked to sign up to voluntary “responsibility deals” to cut waste,…
Space planes ‘to meet big demand’
Rocket planes for space tourism will one day be turned out much like airliners are…
Ibuprofen Destroys Aspirin’s Positive Effect On Stroke Risk, Study Shows
Stroke patients who use ibuprofen for arthritis pain or other conditions while taking aspirin to…
Single-crystal Semiconductor Wire Built Into An Optical Fiber
A process has been developed for growing a single-crystal semiconductor inside the tunnel of a…
Yin And Yang Of Genes For Mood Disorders
Individual genes do not cause depression, but they increase the probability of having a depression…
Implantable Medical Devices May Expose Patients To Security, Privacy Risks
Implantable cardiac defibrillators that are equipped with wireless technology are vulnerable to having private medical…