If Pleistocene megafauna — mastodons, mammoths, giant sloths and others — had not become extinct,…
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Vitamin D does not reduce colds in asthma patients
Vitamin D supplements do not reduce the number or severity of colds in asthma patients,…
Should pools ban certain risky dives? It may be pointless in curbing kids’ injuries
Diving restrictions do not protect divers from injuries, new research suggests. Somersault and backward facing…
Landmark report exposes myths about surrogacy in the United Kingdom
It is a myth that a high proportion of potential parents from the UK go…
Computers can perceive image curves like artists
Imagine computers being able to understand paintings or paint abstract images much like humans. Now…
Brains behind the wheel: Could virtual reality teach us to avoid real life accidents
Using their state-of-the-art simulation facility, scientists are exploring the use of car driving simulators as…
Early childhood bronchiolitis increases asthma risk in adulthood
People who have had bronchiolitis in early childhood have an increased risk of asthma at…
Bird poaching continues to result in victims
Illegal hunting continues to be a challenge for biodiversity conservation in addition to posing a…
Detecting cancer cells before they form metastases
A new method to detect cancer cells in the blood before they settle in the…
Fine dust: Separator helps observe limits
Renewable fuels, such as wood chips, pellets, and firewood are popular. For wood-fired heating systems…