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African Fever Patients Often Misdiagnosed With Malaria

Scientists have found that many African patients hospitalized with fever are wrongly diagnosed with Malaria when they have other infections.

Scientists Purify Water Using Fruit Peels

Researchers at the National University of Singapore have shown that apple and tomato peels can be used to remove pollutants in water.

New Evidence For Warm-Blooded Dinosaurs

A new study has thrown up new evidence suggesting that dinosaurs may be warm-blooded like birds and mammals, not cold-blooded like reptiles.

Algae Biofuels Unsuitable For Developing Nations, Study

The use of algae biofuels is not a suitable option for developing countries, according to a new study by researchers in Japan.

New Class Of White Blood Cells Discovered

Scientists have discovered a new class of white blood cells that play a key role in defense against harmful fungal and bacterial infections.

Deserts Turning Green From Rising Carbon Dioxide Levels, Study

Increased levels of carbon dioxide have helped boost green foliage across the world's arid regions over the past 30 years, reports a new study.

Vietnam Concerned Over HIV Donor Funding Cuts

The Vietnamese government warns that multi-million dollar donor cutbacks could undermine progress in the country’s HIV/AIDS services.

Physicists Decipher Butterfly Wings’ Color-Changing Effect

Researchers have uncovered how subtle differences in the tiny crystals on butterfly wings create stunningly varied patterns of color.

Australia’s Science Literacy Has Fallen: Survey

A national survey has found that the science literacy of young Australian adults has fallen in the last three years.