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Shell buckling for programmable metafluids

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Five steps to connect genetic risk variants to disease

RESEARCH BRIEFINGS 03 April 2024 Genetic variants contribute to the risk of developing certain diseases, but identifying the genes and

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Taiwan hit by biggest earthquake in 25 years: why scientists weren’t surprised

Scientists warn that more shocks are likely after Taiwan was rocked by the most powerful earthquake to hit the island

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These monkeys make no sense

Even before the applause had faded away, an old, balding rat was scurrying across the auditorium to overtake the raven

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Climate change is slowing Earth’s rotation

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The EU’s ominous emphasis on ‘open strategic autonomy’ in research

South Korean science minister Lee Jong-ho and European commissioner for research Iliana Ivanova celebrate South Korea joining Horizon Europe in

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Why loneliness is bad for your health

In 2010, Theresa Chaklos was diagnosed with chronic lymphocytic leukaemia — the first in a series of ailments that she

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Green space near home has an antidepressant effect

Green surroundings can benefit mental health, according to a study of almost 410,000 UK residents1. The analysis found that people

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How I use tide gauges to develop geospatial maps

“Indonesia comprises more than 17,000 islands. Because so much of the country is surrounded by water, it’s important to pay

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Gut bacteria break down cholesterol — hinting at probiotic treatments

Scientists have pinpointed human gut bacteria that have a useful tool: an enzyme that can convert artery-clogging cholesterol into a