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Dandelion seeds can fly up to 100 km, and now we know how
Researchers from the University of Edinburgh have discovered the secret to the incredible flight of the dandelion, and it could improve future drone technology.
Combating cancer one Nobel Prize at a time
Fighting cancer can be a thankless job, but several scientists who have made significant contributions to the advancement of cancer treatments are getting the recognition they deserve this week after being awarded the Nobel Prize.
Breaking the Barbie myth
New research shows girls and boys, aged 6-18, perform equally well in the STEM fields, suggesting that the lack of women in STEM fields is due to a cultural bias.
Science helps police close in on ivory cartels
Genetic analysis has helped to identify three major ivory cartels operating out of Africa responsible for 70 per cent of the $4-billion US global ivory trade.
New test to determine if your internal clock and alarm clock are out of sync
A new blood test can efficiently and effectively determine the time of day the body thinks it is to help diagnose sleep disorders, prevent chronic disease and treat everything from cancer to high blood pressure.
The ability to dream may be genetic
A pair of genes discovered in mice may determine how much we dream, opening the door to more research about why we dream in the first place.
New research says the corner office may not be best for your health or stress levels
New research from the University of Arizona suggests that open-concept offices may have hidden health benefits for workers.
This gene prevents elephants from getting cancer and scientists are taking note
Elephants have one of the lowest rates of cancer in any mammal. Now, a new study from the University of Chicago reveals the elephant’s genetic secret and it’s inspiring new anti-cancer strategies in humans.
The proven science behind online dating
A new study of online dating shows that the idea of someone being ‘out of your league’ in the dating sphere is real
Lab-grown pig lungs may signal the future of organ transplants
Researchers at the University of Texas medical branch have successfully grown pig lungs in a bioreactor and placed them into animals — creating the hope that lab-grown organs for human transplant may not be far off.