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Hurricane changed ‘rules of the game’ in monkey society

A devastating hurricane transformed a monkey society by changing the pros and cons of interacting with others, new research shows.

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Climate models underestimate carbon cycling through plants

The carbon stored globally by plants is shorter-lived and more vulnerable to climate change than previously thought, according to a

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New genetic cause of obesity could help guide treatment

Scientists have discovered a new cause of why people who lack a specific blood group are genetically predisposed to be

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Can AI learn like us?

It reads. It talks. It collates mountains of data and recommends business decisions. Today’s artificial intelligence might seem more human

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Removal of ovaries before menopause associated with reduced white matter in brain

Women who have their ovaries removed before menopause, particularly before the age of 40, have reduced white matter integrity in

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Sweat health monitor measures levels of disease markers

A wearable health monitor developed by Washington State University researchers can reliably measure levels of important biochemicals in sweat during

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How your sleep patterns change can tell you about your health

Your sleep tracker might give you information about more than just your sleep-specifically, it might give you information about chronic

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Scientists devise algorithm to engineer improved enzymes

Scientists have prototyped a new method for “rationally engineering” enzymes to deliver improved performance. They have devised an algorithm, which

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Walking brings huge benefits for low back pain

Adults with a history of low back pain went nearly twice as long without a recurrence of their back pain

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Changing climate will make home feel like somewhere else

The impacts of climate change are being felt all over the world, but how will it impact how your hometown