Rodents With Part-Human Brains Pose a New Challenge for Bioethics
Rapid progress in research involving miniature human brains grown in a dish has led to a host of ethical concerns.
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Rapid progress in research involving miniature human brains grown in a dish has led to a host of ethical concerns.
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A new study is shedding light on the way galaxies interact with the incredibly massive black holes at their centres.
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It’s a case of a real UFO – but there’s likely a less-than-alien explanation.
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Researchers at Stanford University have created a gel-like fluid that can make it much harder for fires to start or spread.
A dose of aspirin can do more than just soothe your headache, a new study suggests
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