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But before you get your hopes up, it’s unlikely that finding the perfect diet will be as easy as handing over £149 and spitting in a test tube.
While scientists still haven’t pinpointed exactly what causes it, there are some compelling theories out there.
One physics team continues to find a strange discrepancy in the masses of basic particles you may have heard of.
This adds even more mystery as to how this often fatal virus has plagued humanity over centuries.
Quantum computing might be nascent, but recent advancements have brought us into a new age. Still, will they be able to run Crysis 3?
Maybe pirates were just misunderstood sailors after all.
Engineers have created an artificial muscle that can mimic the way the human body’s muscles contract.
It's not exactly time travel, but it's still pretty fascinating.
Trehalose is a sugar that has been considered useful by the food industry thanks to its ability to withstand acids and high heat - and it could be increasing the severity of C. diff.
Clinical trials could happen in as little as three years.
There are some shrimp species equipped with truly remarkable weaponry.
A cosmic reminder of how small and insignificant we really are.
A study published today suggests that people can tell that you’re sick with just a seconds-long glance at your face.
“The conclusions are sound and it is clear that the results represent a significant new chapter in our understanding of the settlement of North America.”
Researchers believe they’ve figured out how to short-circuit the complex neurological process that results in tinnitus.
Astronomers are now significantly closer to knowing the true reasons for the star’s odd behaviour.
