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Stars in globular clusters form communities

May 15, 2012 in Natural Sciences

The stars in a globular cluster rarely communicate on a one-to-one basis. Instead, they follow the rules of communities.
We lose control of our DNA at age 55

May 11, 2012 in Health

The body starts to seriously lose grip of its DNA after 55 years, and that increases the risk of cancer and other diseases.
Neutrinos’ mass found with help of galaxies

May 9, 2012 in Natural Sciences

The mass of the neutrino, the lightest particle in the universe, has now been computed more precisely than before.
Foetal cells reduce risk of breast cancer

May 4, 2012 in Health

Cells from the foetus live on inside the mother for decades after childbirth. This could explain why giving birth could reduce the risk of developing breast cancer.
Past climate drives today’s flora

April 27, 2012 in Environment

Palm communities in Africa and South America differ greatly because the two climates have evolved very differently.
Confirmed: vitamin pills can cause death

March 24, 2012 in Health

Dietary supplements containing vitamin A, E and beta-carotene increase mortality significantly, new research shows. A medical consultant says healthy people shouldn’t take them.
Harmful bacteria invade the groundwater

March 20, 2012 in Natural Sciences

New research reveals that bacteria in farm slurry seep down to the groundwater before they can be broken down in the subsoil.
The Earth has lost a quarter of its water

March 13, 2012 in Environment

In its early history, the Earth's oceans contained significantly more water than they do today. A new study indicates that hydrogen from split water molecules has escaped into space.
Searching for breast cancer gene in younger women

March 12, 2012 in Health

A very aggressive form of breast cancer, which appears to be caused by genetic mutations, is affecting women under the age of 40. Researchers will now try to find the genes responsible for the disease.
First ever quantum leap in antihydrogen atoms

March 8, 2012 in Natural Sciences

A research group at CERN has developed a method of mapping the inner structure of an antihydrogen atom. It’s now possible to determine once and for all whether matter and antimatter are exact mirror images of each other.

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New genetic research highlights influences on children’s development

May 17, 2012 in Natural Sciences

Two normally occurring variants in hitherto unknown genes influence the size of children’s heads. International research has set new standards for studies in genes’ importance for children’s development.