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Cancer atlas reveals how tumours evolve inside the body

A massive undertaking to map cancer tumours is providing new insights into how the disease forms, evolves and develops resistance to treatments




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Chimpanzees will never randomly type the complete works of Shakespeare

The infinite monkey theorem states that illiterate primates could write great literature with enough time, but the amount of time needed is much longer than the lifespan of the universe




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Heat can flow backwards in a gas so thin its particles never touch

A surprising reversal of our usual understanding of the second law of thermodynamics shows that it may be possible for heat to move in the “wrong” direction, flowing from a cold area to a warm one




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Vampire bats run on a treadmill to reveal their strange metabolism

Experiments where vampire bats were made to run on a treadmill have revealed how they extract energy from protein in their latest blood meal




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Knots made in a weird quantum fluid can last forever

Shapes created by vortices in water often fall apart, but an odd quantum fluid made from ultracold atoms could support vortex knots that never lose their knottiness




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Why do we burn more coal and wood than ever, asks a provocative book

In More and More and More, Jean-Baptiste Fressoz argues that tackling climate change means rethinking our history of energy consumption – and exposing the green transition as a fiction




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Is the climate change food crisis even worse than we imagined?

Extreme weather and a growing population is driving a food security crisis. What can we do to break the vicious cycle of carbon emissions, climate change and soaring food costs – or is it already too late?




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Jets of liquid bounce off hot surfaces without ever touching them

Droplets of fluid have been known to hover above a hot surface, but a new experiment suggests the same can happen to tiny jets of liquid too




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Ancient Herculaneum scroll piece revealed by AI – here's what it says

A Greek philosopher’s musings on pleasure, contained in ancient papyrus scrolls buried by Mount Vesuvius’s eruption 2000 years ago, have been rediscovered with the help of AI




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Amazingly preserved Bronze Age village reveals life in ancient England

A settlement in the east of England burned down in a fire 3000 years ago, falling into a muddy waterway that preserved everything inside the houses including tools, fabric, cooking pots and more




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Skeletons reveal ancient Egyptian scribes had bad posture at work

The skeletons of ancient Egyptian scribes reveal the health toll of sitting on the floor while performing administrative tasks like writing




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Hobbit hominins from Indonesia may have had even smaller ancestors

An arm bone from an ancient human that lived 700,000 years ago on the island of Flores is the smallest ever found from an adult hominin, adding a new piece to the puzzle of Homo floresiensis




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Ancient plant artefact reveals humanity's epic journey to Australia

We know that modern humans took one of two routes to first reach Australia, and now an ancient chunk of plant resin has tipped the evidence towards the northern option




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Cocaine in mummified brains reveals when Europeans first used the drug

The use of cocaine only took off in Europe during the 19th century, after the drug was chemically isolated from coca leaves, but new evidence suggests much earlier use




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Genome of Neanderthal fossil reveals lost tribe cut off for millennia

Analysis of DNA from a Neanderthal fossil found in a French cave indicates that it belonged to a group that was isolated for more than 50,000 years




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A cave in France is revealing how the Neanderthals died out

Discoveries from the genomes of the last Neanderthals are rewriting the story of how our own species came to replace them




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Stone Age network reveals ancient Paris was an artisanal trading hub

Ancient stone goods found across France may have been made by skilled craftspeople in what is now Paris, who traded along vast networks




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PFAS 'Forever Chemicals' Linked With Liver Cancer

Title: PFAS 'Forever Chemicals' Linked With Liver Cancer
Category: Health News
Created: 8/10/2022 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 8/10/2022 12:00:00 AM




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Breakthrough Might Break Down PFAS 'Forever Chemicals'

Title: Breakthrough Might Break Down PFAS 'Forever Chemicals'
Category: Health News
Created: 8/19/2022 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 8/19/2022 12:00:00 AM




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Low Levels of Brain Chemical May Control Appetite

Title: Low Levels of Brain Chemical May Control Appetite
Category: Health News
Created: 8/28/2008 2:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 8/28/2008 12:00:00 AM




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Health Tip: Help Prevent a Herniated Disk

Title: Health Tip: Help Prevent a Herniated Disk
Category: Health News
Created: 8/29/2008 2:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 8/29/2008 12:00:00 AM




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Infant Car Seats May Lower Oxygen Levels

Title: Infant Car Seats May Lower Oxygen Levels
Category: Health News
Created: 8/24/2009 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 8/24/2009 12:00:00 AM




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Blood Mercury Levels Rising Among U.S. Women

Title: Blood Mercury Levels Rising Among U.S. Women
Category: Health News
Created: 8/24/2009 2:10:00 PM
Last Editorial Review: 8/25/2009 12:00:00 AM




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Inner Workings of Gene Tied to Breast, Ovarian Cancer Revealed

Title: Inner Workings of Gene Tied to Breast, Ovarian Cancer Revealed
Category: Health News
Created: 8/22/2010 2:10:00 PM
Last Editorial Review: 8/23/2010 12:00:00 AM




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Even Low Tobacco Smoke Exposure Is Risky

Title: Even Low Tobacco Smoke Exposure Is Risky
Category: Health News
Created: 8/23/2010 10:41:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 8/23/2010 10:41:13 AM




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Health Tip: Help Prevent Bloating

Title: Health Tip: Help Prevent Bloating
Category: Health News
Created: 8/23/2010 10:10:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 8/24/2010 12:00:00 AM




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Even Before Recession, 14 Million Kids 'Underinsured': Study

Title: Even Before Recession, 14 Million Kids 'Underinsured': Study
Category: Health News
Created: 8/25/2010 6:10:00 PM
Last Editorial Review: 8/26/2010 12:00:00 AM




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Study: BPA Linked to Higher Testosterone Levels

Title: Study: BPA Linked to Higher Testosterone Levels
Category: Health News
Created: 8/27/2010 10:12:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 8/27/2010 10:12:58 AM




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FAQ: Steve Jobs' Pancreatic Cancer

Title: FAQ: Steve Jobs' Pancreatic Cancer
Category: Health News
Created: 8/26/2011 11:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 8/26/2011 12:00:00 AM




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Mechanical Blood Clot 'Retrievers' May Aid Stroke Patients

Title: Mechanical Blood Clot 'Retrievers' May Aid Stroke Patients
Category: Health News
Created: 8/27/2012 10:05:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 8/27/2012 12:00:00 AM




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New Blood Thinner Effient No Better Than Plavix at Preventing Heart Trouble: Study

Title: New Blood Thinner Effient No Better Than Plavix at Preventing Heart Trouble: Study
Category: Health News
Created: 8/26/2012 10:05:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 8/27/2012 12:00:00 AM




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Multiple Brain Tumors Even More Malignant: Study

Title: Multiple Brain Tumors Even More Malignant: Study
Category: Health News
Created: 8/24/2012 2:05:00 PM
Last Editorial Review: 8/27/2012 12:00:00 AM




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Health Tip: Help Prevent a Poison Ivy Rash

Title: Health Tip: Help Prevent a Poison Ivy Rash
Category: Health News
Created: 8/28/2012 8:05:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 8/28/2012 12:00:00 AM




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2 Common Blood Pressure Meds Fare Equally in Preventing Heart Woes

Title: 2 Common Blood Pressure Meds Fare Equally in Preventing Heart Woes
Category: Health News
Created: 8/27/2012 6:05:00 PM
Last Editorial Review: 8/28/2012 12:00:00 AM




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Health Tip: If Your Child Develops Food Poisoning

Title: Health Tip: If Your Child Develops Food Poisoning
Category: Health News
Created: 8/29/2012 8:05:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 8/29/2012 12:00:00 AM




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Should Everyone Over 65 Take a Statin?

Title: Should Everyone Over 65 Take a Statin?
Category: Health News
Created: 8/28/2013 4:35:00 PM
Last Editorial Review: 8/29/2013 12:00:00 AM




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Even Normal-Weight Teens Can Have Dangerous Eating Disorders, Study Finds

Title: Even Normal-Weight Teens Can Have Dangerous Eating Disorders, Study Finds
Category: Health News
Created: 8/26/2014 9:35:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 8/26/2014 12:00:00 AM




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Everest Study Finds High Altitude Affects Blood Pressure

Title: Everest Study Finds High Altitude Affects Blood Pressure
Category: Health News
Created: 8/27/2014 9:35:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 8/27/2014 12:00:00 AM




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Concussion Recovery Can Reverse After Return to Activity, Study Shows

Title: Concussion Recovery Can Reverse After Return to Activity, Study Shows
Category: Health News
Created: 8/28/2014 9:36:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 8/28/2014 12:00:00 AM




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Health Tip: Recognizing Hay Fever

Title: Health Tip: Recognizing Hay Fever
Category: Health News
Created: 8/28/2014 7:35:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 8/28/2014 12:00:00 AM




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Encouraging Your Baby's Babbling May Speed Language Development

Title: Encouraging Your Baby's Babbling May Speed Language Development
Category: Health News
Created: 8/29/2014 9:36:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 8/29/2014 12:00:00 AM




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Antiviral Drug May Prevent Ebola, Small Study Suggests

Title: Antiviral Drug May Prevent Ebola, Small Study Suggests
Category: Health News
Created: 8/25/2015 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 8/26/2015 12:00:00 AM




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Mixed Findings on Pot's Effect on the Developing Brain

Title: Mixed Findings on Pot's Effect on the Developing Brain
Category: Health News
Created: 8/26/2015 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 8/27/2015 12:00:00 AM




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Even Short Bouts of Activity May Help Kids' Health

Title: Even Short Bouts of Activity May Help Kids' Health
Category: Health News
Created: 8/27/2015 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 8/28/2015 12:00:00 AM




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Food, Even Water Can Spoil When the Power Goes Out

Title: Food, Even Water Can Spoil When the Power Goes Out
Category: Health News
Created: 8/22/2016 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 8/23/2016 12:00:00 AM




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Mouse Study Suggests Stem Cells May Reverse Stroke Damage

Title: Mouse Study Suggests Stem Cells May Reverse Stroke Damage
Category: Health News
Created: 8/22/2016 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 8/23/2016 12:00:00 AM




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Fast Action Can Prevent Sepsis Death: CDC

Title: Fast Action Can Prevent Sepsis Death: CDC
Category: Health News
Created: 8/23/2016 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 8/24/2016 12:00:00 AM




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Even a Little Exercise May Help Stave Off Dementia

Title: Even a Little Exercise May Help Stave Off Dementia
Category: Health News
Created: 8/26/2016 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 8/26/2016 12:00:00 AM




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Insurer Aetna's Envelopes Revealed Customers' HIV Status

Title: Insurer Aetna's Envelopes Revealed Customers' HIV Status
Category: Health News
Created: 8/28/2017 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 8/28/2017 12:00:00 AM




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America's New Dads Are Older Than Ever

Title: America's New Dads Are Older Than Ever
Category: Health News
Created: 8/30/2017 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 8/30/2017 12:00:00 AM