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Satellites encased in wood are in the works
8 days ago
Timber is cheaper and better than alloys, and may be less polluting
To disperse their spores, truffles rely on animals eating other animals
8 days ago
It is a gruesome business
A new study highlights the brain’s role in immune health
8 days ago
It truly is a question of mind over matter
Treatment of a teenager with an ultra-rare condition is a medical milestone
10 days ago
It will change regulators’ rule books
The most useful indicator of your overall health
13 days ago
“Heart-rate variability” has been decades in the making
Same-sex sexual behaviour in primates is a survival strategy
15 days ago
It promotes harmony among those living in harsh environments, says new study
Why child prodigies rarely become elite performers
15 days ago
Hot-housing promising youngsters works—but not as well as you might think
Where should predators hang out if there are no watering holes?
22 days ago
Salt licks are a good option