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Fish Can Sniff Out Same-Sized Shoal Mates

Researchers have discovered that fish are able to use chemical cues to find other fish of the same size as themselves, forming shoals of same-sized fish.

Listening To Electrons On Quantum Dots

Researchers in Australia and the United States have found a new way to detect changes in charges smaller than one electron.

Regular Aspirin Use Linked To Age-Related Eye Disease Risk

Regular aspirin consumption may be associated with an increased risk of neovascular age-related macular degeneration, says a new study.

Universe Cooled Just Before Big Bang, Study

Astronomers have found that the Universe cooled down just the way the Big Bang theory predicts.

Scientists Discover Genes That Cause Cornea Blindness

Scientists in Singapore have identified genes for central corneal thickness that may cause potentially blinding eye conditions such as glaucoma.

Olympians Live Longer Than The Rest Of Us, Study

Olympians live longer than the general population, according to new research published in the British Medical Journal.

Diesel Fumes Linked To Childhood Brain Tumors, Study

Researchers have found a link between brain tumors in children and their parents' exposure to diesel exhaust fumes before birth.

Australians Double Their Antidepressants

The use of antidepressants doubled in Australia between 2000 and 2011, reveals a new study.

Daily Aspirin May Cut Risks Of Recurrent Blood Clots

Low-dose aspirin may prevent potentially deadly blood clots in the leg or the lungs in patients who have had a previous blood clot.