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China Could Be Facing A Pneumonia Epidemic This Year
Last December in Beijing, more than half of children in hospital for pneumonia had Mycoplasma pneumoniae infections. This epidemic could continue well into 2016.
Researchers Discover Rare Proton Pattern In Ice
Water and ice cover most of our planet, but we know very little about them. Now, however, we have a better understanding of how atoms behave in ice.
The (White) Matter Of Insomnia
Insomnia may cause abnormalities in the white matter of the brain, including one region which regulates consciousness, sleep and alertness.
Having More Females Makes Maintaining Males ‘Cheaper’
Asexual animal populations sometimes struggle to support males, the non-reproductive gender—unless there is a higher proportion of females.
Slot Intersections Could Mean The Death Of Traffic Lights
When the roads are ruled by self-driving, sensor-laden cars, there is an opportunity to abolish traffic lights, increasing efficiency.
Our Top 8 Diabetes Stories For World Health Day
The WHO is calling for global action to halt the rise of diabetes, a chronic disease that affects 422 million people around the world.
Sand-Burrowing Tadpole Discovered In India
Part of the Indian dancing frog family, these odd fossorial tadpoles ingest sand, possess ribs and have skin-covered eyes.
Fight Or Flight? It’s All In Your Head
A structure deep in the brains of zebrafish contains two neural circuits that influence whether a fight for dominance will be won or lost.
Nestlé Establishes Research Center in Singapore
The Center will focus on healthy aging and nutritional interventions for older populations, both regionally and globally.