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Bus-stop art gallery lifts spirits in lockdown London

A London bus stop has been transformed into a children's art gallery by a local resident who wanted to brighten the drudgery of lockdown life, creating a colourful community hub amid the anxiety and isolation of the COVID-19 pandemic.




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Amplifying the Connected Driving Experience with the Cloud

Cloud technology, big data and artificial intelligence are empowering automakers to create in-car experiences that rival the at-home experience for end users. Automakers themselves can leverage these technologies over time to consistently and ...




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HARMAN and Spotify Collaborate to Usher In New Generation of Automotive Streaming Experience

STAMFORD, Conn. –  SEPTEMBER 26, 2019 – HARMAN International, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., focused on connected technologies for automotive, consumer and enterprise markets, today announced a new automotive partnership with...




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Why almost everyone believes in an afterlife – even atheists

Most people hold curiously similar ideas about life after death, suggesting there is more to it than religion, fear or an inability to imagine not existing




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When robots are ultra-lifelike will it be murder to switch one off?

Sentient machines with empathy and morality are coming. We urgently need to make some life-and-death decisions about their rights




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Extinction is a fact of life. Could we stop it – or even reverse it?

The fossil record tells us extinctions happen all the time. The question is what part we play – and whether we could ever bring back creatures like the dinosaurs




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Alien life could be weirder than our Earthling brains can ever imagine

Our conceptions of alien life are based on a sample of one: Earth’s life. That means even our wildest imaginings are likely to be completely off beam




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The curious life and surprising death of the last dodo on Earth

A unique dodo specimen kept under lock and key in Oxford may have what it takes to resurrect the iconic species... but can we solve its grisly murder?




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Deep and crisp and living: How snow sustains amazing hidden life

Snow may look pristine but even the freshly fallen variety is teeming with microscopic life. This vast and mysterious ecosystem could have a big impact on Earth




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The big guide to small talk – a scientific masterclass on conversation

Ditch the phone, don't stand too close and strive for optimal eye contact: the evidence-based approach to painless holiday schmoozing




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Metallic hydrogen would be the ultimate fuel - if we can make it

The universe’s most common element could also be its most wondrous. Two different groups of researchers say they've made it - but can either claim withstand scrutiny?




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Going vegan for January? Find out how much difference it really makes

Millions of people will try a vegan diet this month for Veganuary. But can short-term or part-time vegans really reap health and environmental benefits? New Scientist put it to the test




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The mysterious microbes shifting humanity's place in the tree of life

Puzzling, slow-living microbes named after Loki, the trickster of Norse mythology, are helping solve one of evolution's biggest mysteries: the origin of complex life




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Jess Wade's one-woman mission to diversify Wikipedia's science stories

Our largest encyclopedia overwhelmingly recognises the achievements of white men. For physicist Jess Wade, fighting this bias has been an uphill battle




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Don't stress: The scientific secrets of people who keep cool heads

Studies of the world's most unflappable people point to ways we can all better manage stress – and are even inspiring the first stress vaccine




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Gamifying hate: How alt-right extremists recruit and mobilise online

Julia Ebner infiltrated the hidden forums that extremists use. Her experiences lay bare how they hijack social media and video games to spread hate – and how to beat them




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Fever can help the immune system, so what should we do if we have one?

Fever is a pain, quite literally, but new evidence hints at its purpose. Here’s what you need to know




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Life's other mystery: Why biology's building blocks are so lop-sided

Most molecules exist in mirror-image forms, and yet life prefers one over the other. How this bias began and why it persisted is one of the most baffling questions in biology – but now we have an answer




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The extraordinary deep-sea lifeforms that feast on sunken carcasses

An alligator carcass dropped in the deep ocean reveals the bizarre ecosystems of the seabed - including zombie worms that fed on prehistoric reptiles




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Trump says coronavirus task force to shift focus, drawing criticism

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday his White House coronavirus task force would remain in place but with a focus on medical treatments and easing restrictions on businesses and social life and perhaps with different advisers. This report produced by Chris Dignam.




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Conmebol unhappy with FIFA over five substitutes change

FIFA's decision to temporarily allow up to five substitutions per match to help cope with potential fixture congestion was met coolly in South America on Friday.




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Whitney Houston's life to be made into feature film

Whitney Houston is headed back to the big screen in a feature film about the singer's life that took her to the heights of fame but ended in drug addiction and tragedy.




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UK's Princess Charlotte celebrates her fifth birthday

Britain's Princess Charlotte, daughter of Prince William and his wife Kate, celebrates her fifth birthday on Saturday - an occasion marked by the release of four new photographs of the young royal.




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United CEO testifies before House committee

The chief executive of United Airlines sat down before a House panel on Tuesday to testify about the forced removal on April 9 of a passenger from a Chicago flight, an incident that drew international condemnation.




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We know the best spots to look for alien life – can we get to them?

Extraterrestrial oceans are an obvious place to search for alien life, but getting there and having a look won't be easy, says NASA's Kevin Hand in his book Alien Oceans




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It’s impossible to predict if crucial Antarctic glacier will collapse

The Pine Island glacier has three tipping points that could lead to the collapse of the entire West Antarctic ice sheet, potentially raising sea levels by 3 metres over centuries




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Are you more likely to die of covid-19 if you live in a polluted area?

A number of studies have found a link between air pollution and increased covid-19 deaths, but it isn't clear why. Both attack the lungs, but it could just be that more people live in polluted areas




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Scratching is contagious among strangers – if you are an orangutan

For orangutans, scratching is contagious – but unexpectedly, the behaviour is transmitted more between individuals that do not know each other well




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We really do relive experiences from waking life when we sleep

Brain implants have revealed that we replay conscious experiences while we sleep, with the same patterns of neurons firing during sleep as in waking life




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How to sniff out the good coronavirus studies from the bad

With social media, newspapers and politicians all espousing unverified covid-19 findings, use these seven signs to tell if a study should be treated with caution




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Your Teeth Are a Permanent Archive of Your Life: Study

Title: Your Teeth Are a Permanent Archive of Your Life: Study
Category: Health News
Created: 3/25/2020 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 3/25/2020 12:00:00 AM




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Tamoxifen Protects Certain Women at High Risk for Breast Cancer

Title: Tamoxifen Protects Certain Women at High Risk for Breast Cancer
Category: Health News
Created: 5/3/2007 2:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 5/3/2007 12:00:00 AM




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Artificial Cervical Disc Surgery Cheaper Than Fusion

Title: Artificial Cervical Disc Surgery Cheaper Than Fusion
Category: Health News
Created: 4/29/2008 2:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 4/29/2008 12:00:00 AM




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Bioartificial Kidney Cuts Death Risk, Improves Outcomes

Title: Bioartificial Kidney Cuts Death Risk, Improves Outcomes
Category: Health News
Created: 5/1/2008 2:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 5/1/2008 12:00:00 AM




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Health Tip: Offering Baby a Pacifier

Title: Health Tip: Offering Baby a Pacifier
Category: Health News
Created: 4/26/2010 8:10:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 4/26/2010 12:00:00 AM




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What a Bad Lifestyle Does to Your Life Span

Title: What a Bad Lifestyle Does to Your Life Span
Category: Health News
Created: 4/27/2010 10:28:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 4/27/2010 10:28:05 AM




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Health Tip: Foods to Avoid If You Have Ulcerative Colitis

Title: Health Tip: Foods to Avoid If You Have Ulcerative Colitis
Category: Health News
Created: 4/28/2010 8:10:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 4/28/2010 12:00:00 AM




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OTC Drugs May Work Differently in Obese Kids

Title: OTC Drugs May Work Differently in Obese Kids
Category: Health News
Created: 4/27/2010 6:10:00 PM
Last Editorial Review: 4/28/2010 12:00:00 AM




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New Finding Could Mark Shift in Alzheimer's Research

Title: New Finding Could Mark Shift in Alzheimer's Research
Category: Health News
Created: 4/29/2010 8:10:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 4/29/2010 12:00:00 AM




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Adding Surgery to Meds May Improve Life With Parkinson's

Title: Adding Surgery to Meds May Improve Life With Parkinson's
Category: Health News
Created: 4/29/2010 8:10:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 4/29/2010 12:00:00 AM




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Health Tip: If You Have Fibromyalgia

Title: Health Tip: If You Have Fibromyalgia
Category: Health News
Created: 4/30/2010 8:10:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 4/30/2010 12:00:00 AM




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Artificial Legs Now a Reality for Pets

Title: Artificial Legs Now a Reality for Pets
Category: Health News
Created: 4/29/2010 4:10:00 PM
Last Editorial Review: 4/30/2010 12:00:00 AM




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Worst U.S. Air: Bakersfield Calif.; Best: Honolulu, Santa Fe

Title: Worst U.S. Air: Bakersfield Calif.; Best: Honolulu, Santa Fe
Category: Health News
Created: 4/28/2011 11:01:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 4/28/2011 12:00:00 AM




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New Clues to Low-Calorie Diets and Longer Life

Title: New Clues to Low-Calorie Diets and Longer Life
Category: Health News
Created: 4/28/2011 11:01:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 4/28/2011 12:00:00 AM




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Pacifiers Don't Discourage Breast-Feeding, Study Says

Title: Pacifiers Don't Discourage Breast-Feeding, Study Says
Category: Health News
Created: 4/30/2012 10:05:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 4/30/2012 12:00:00 AM




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Teen Impulsiveness Has Different Sources in ADHD, Substance Use

Title: Teen Impulsiveness Has Different Sources in ADHD, Substance Use
Category: Health News
Created: 4/29/2012 4:05:00 PM
Last Editorial Review: 4/30/2012 12:00:00 AM




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Girls With Autism May Need Different Treatments Than Boys

Title: Girls With Autism May Need Different Treatments Than Boys
Category: Health News
Created: 5/1/2013 12:36:00 PM
Last Editorial Review: 5/2/2013 12:00:00 AM




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Brain Differences Seen in Kids With Conduct Problems

Title: Brain Differences Seen in Kids With Conduct Problems
Category: Health News
Created: 5/2/2013 12:35:00 PM
Last Editorial Review: 5/3/2013 12:00:00 AM




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Childhood Self-Control Linked to Better Job Prospects Later in Life

Title: Childhood Self-Control Linked to Better Job Prospects Later in Life
Category: Health News
Created: 4/24/2015 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 4/27/2015 12:00:00 AM




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Traumatic Life Events May Harm Women's Hearts, Study Suggests

Title: Traumatic Life Events May Harm Women's Hearts, Study Suggests
Category: Health News
Created: 4/29/2015 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 4/30/2015 12:00:00 AM