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Sounds from outer space

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

An unlikely survivor

Coral reefs could survive in more acidic oceans.

Japanese honeybees cook their enemies

Irritating bees is never a good idea, especially not if they can kill their enemies with their body heat.

Talking trees

Plants can emit and react to sounds.

Another genetic key to breast cancer identified

The majority of women who have a  family history of breast cancer have no genetic explanation for this predisposition.

Picky females promote diversity

Women are genetically designed to be picky — particularly with their men.

Common pesticides are indirectly killing bees

Sublethal doses affect bees by impairing their ability to find their way home.

Van Gogh’s sunflowers are genetic mutants

Scientists have revealed the mystery behind the mutations depicted in Vincent van Gogh’s sunflower paintings.

Celebrate chocolate’s health benefits

There are several new chocolate discoveries on the menu today.

Frog power

No need for a trip to a remote, exotic location, this elusive amphibian has been living in plain sight — and some of its ‘friends’ might save our lives.

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