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Brain scans predict weight and sexual behaviour

Functional MRI scans can reliably judge a person’s most basic appetites.

No more hiding

Scientists at MIT Media Lab have develop a new imaging system that gathers information from opaque objects. This has helped in the development of a new camera that can peer around corners.

‘The Matrix’ helps cats and dogs

Veterinary science and Matrix know-how has created a cutting-edge model that will put an end to unrestricted breeding of cats and dogs.

As hard as a diamond?

  Ceramic could be the next supermaterial.

Travelling to the past

Scientists gain VIP access to the stars.

The Beatles and science go well together

Water can float on oil

A new way to clean up oil spills that threaten our oceans.

A view from above: Australian Outback

  Astronaut and World Wide Fund for Nature ambassador André Kuipers took this picture of the Australian Outback in March 2012. It was release during Earth Hour to raise awareness about climate change.  

Sounds from outer space

Humans would sound like bass Smurfs if they travelled to Venus.

Is there any recent advanced technology for the treatment of bronchial asthma?

Asthma is mainly treated with drugs and complemetary therapies, but another option is to heat up the lungs.

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