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Ignoring the red-and-white danger sign, Sri Mulyati walks slowly to the train tracks outside Indonesia’s bustling capital, lies down and…
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Thousands of Facebook users have signed up to be organ donors this week, thanks to a new feature on the…
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If we could wake up one day with the superpower of our choice, mind reading would top the list. (OK,…
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A little loop of genes that give bacteria the power to resist virtually all known antibiotics is spreading quickly and…
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An anesthetic gel made from a plant found in the Peruvian rainforest is set to revolutionize dental treatment. Indigenous tribes…
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The Hidden Health Effects of Traffic Jams
Congested cities are fast becoming test tubes for scientists studying the impact of traffic fumes on the brain. As roadways…
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Study: Bipolar Disorder Vastly Undertreated
Bipolar disorder, a brain disorder that strikes early and can cause lifelong disability, is chronically undertreated in many low-income countries,…
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A new report in Current Biology highlights that some dogs have the skills of a 6-month-old baby, USA Today reported.…
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