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Excess Coffee Toxic To Under-55s, Study

Drinking more than 28 cups of coffee a week or four cups a day may be bad for under-55s, according to a new study.

Premier Li: Education, Science & Technology Can Boost China’s Economy

China will continue to invest in long-term education, science and technology to stabilize and transform the slowing economy, said Chinese Premier Li Keqiang.

Snails, Mussels And Squids Guide Production of Novel Biomaterials

A wide range of biologically inspired materials may now be possible by combining protein studies, materials science and RNA sequencing.

Bees’ Flight Secrets Revealed

Researchers in Australia have found that bees use their antennae as well as their eyes to calculate the best position for swift flight.

Kang Kong Vegetable Could Hold Key To Alzheimer’s Treatment

Extracts from the kangkong vegetable may have the potential to treat Alzheimer's disease, says a new study.

Study Says Indian Women Scientists Lagging

A gender profile of Indian scientific output in the life sciences sees women trailing behind men in productivity and impact.

Biodegradable Vascular Stents That Dissolve And Disappear

Researchers from the United States and China have developed biodegradable magnesium alloy stents for the treatment of hardening arteries.

Codeine May Increase Sensitivity To Pain

Large and frequent doses of the pain-killer codeine may actually produce heightened sensitivity to pain, according to a new study.

Butterfly Wings Inspire New Nanotechnology

Researchers have developed a device that could make optical communication faster and more secure by mimicking structures in butterfly wings.