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Fixing a broken heart

A molecule that turns stem cells into heart cells could be the answer.

Australian dolphins form a subculture

Bottlenose dolphins display the first evidence of animal grouping based on mutual interests.

Lucid dreaming and the neural basis of consciousness

Brain areas that are usually switched off during deep sleep are active in lucid dreamers.

3D technology boosts swimmers’ performance

3D technology could give Australian swimmers an edge.

Making blood vessels from liposuction fat

Healthy blood vessels can now be grown from adult stem cells extracted during liposuction.

Sex kills — if you’re a fly

The buzzing of wings during mating lures in hungry bats.

Old termites go on suicide missions

Termites seem to have developed an explosive strategy for warfare.

Fighting fire with music

Forget water, bring out the bass.

Men are people, women are body parts

Our brains process images of men and women differently.

Climate change and the modern polar bear

Polar bear evolution holds clues for past climate change events.

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