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Sweet, sweet medicine

Sweet news for those looking for an alternative to customary medicinal antibiotics. Honey, an ancient remedy for the treatment of infected wounds, has recently been rediscovered by the medical community.

From a mouse to an elephant in 24 million generations

Since the extinction of the dinosaurs 65 million years ago, mammals have increased in size from small rodents to the Blue Whale, which can weigh up to 190 tonnes.

Ultrasound could be the male pill

High frequency sounds waves stop sperm production. Is this the new vasectomy?

Scientists identify iridescence in golden moles

The bright hairs of these blind moles aren’t used to attract mates.

A few steps closer to Harry Potter’s invisibility cloak

  Now you see it… science can make things invisible.

Where do baby stars come from?

Our solar system is 4.8 billion years old.

Nemo’s days are numbered

Ocean’s growing carbon dioxide levels may threaten coral fish

Stem cells could save snow leopards

Scientists have produced stem cells from the tissue of an adult snow leopard.

From South America with love

6,700 years ago popcorn irrupted as a popular snack.

Ask Us: Why is it dangerous to heat water in the microwave?

Could your cup of coffee burn you?

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