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7 Must-Read Stories In February 2016
From microscopic tetraneutrons to mammoth supernovas, here are the most popular reads from the last month.
3D Technology On Your Smartphone, Without The Headaches
The super multi-view system could be key to adapting 3D technology for small devices such as smartphones—with minimal viewer discomfort.
Neanderthal-Human Interbreeding Occurred Earlier Than Previously Thought
Researchers have identified when Neanderthals and modern humans interbred, and it is tens of thousands of years earlier than previous scientific estimates.
Test Tube Sperm Produce Apparently Healthy Offspring
Researchers have successfully coaxed stem cells into sperm-like cells that can produce healthy offspring.
Brown Fat Transplants Reverse Polycystic Ovary Syndrome In Rats
Not all fat is bad; in fact, brown fat could even treat polycystic ovary syndrome, a condition for which there is currently no cure.
The Case Of The Mysterious Missing Dinosaur Footprints
Some intriguing dinosaur tracks found in China show only the hind prints, with the front ones missing. Why?
China’s Salty Problem
Although salt consumption in China has decreased since 2002, it remains above the maximum recommended daily intake.
Mass Vaccination Could Curb HFMD In China
China reported nine million cases of highly infectious HFMD between 2008 and 2013; broad vaccination could help bring these numbers down.
How To Grow Hypoallergenic Peanuts
Just a few days of germination can help reduce the allergen level of peanuts, researchers say.
