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New Insights Into Genetic Basis Of Deadly Liver Cancer

Researchers have tracked down recurrent genetic abnormalities in hepatocellular carcinoma, a deadly form of liver cancer.

Moths Use Anti-Bat Defense For Mating

Researchers have discovered that moths use their defense mechanisms against bats for sexual communication.

How To Get Boys To Sing In The Choir

A researcher has found that supportive mothers and music teachers are instrumental in helping school-age boys maintain an interest in singing.

Baby Fish Navigate Using ‘Sun Compass’

Marine scientists have discovered that baby fish navigate their way back to their home reef using a 'sun compass'.

Rest Up! Too Much Exercise Could Send You To An Early Grave

Exercise is generally beneficial to health but exceeding the optimal level of exercise may be harmful. Adrian Elliot, a lecturer in Exercise Physiology at the University of Adelaide, explores how much exercise is too much.

Choir Singing Synchronizes Heart Beats

A new study on how music affects our body and our health has found that when people sing in a choir, their heart beats become synchronized.

Nanoscale Magnetic Stir Bars For Tiny Liquid Droplets

Researchers in Singapore have developed nanometer-sized magnetic stir bars for stirring tiny volumes of liquids.

New Nanomaterial To Help Reduce CO2 Emissions

Australian researchers have developed a new nanomaterial that could help reduce carbon dioxide emissions from coal-fired power stations.

Transform Any Flat Surface Into A Touch Screen

Researchers in Singapore have developed a system that turns any flat surface into a responsive, touch sensitive surface.