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Airplanes and birds may have followed similar pattern to increase efficiency. The development of passenger aircraft over the past century mirrors the evolution of flying animals,…

The British Medication Association set an international precedent with a vote to end its investment in fossil fuel companies. The motion also urged the BMA to switch…

An overview of biomedical research in the USA—the major funders, trends, and strengths and weaknesses facing the world’s major scientific superpower. The biomedical research landscape in…

Multiple independent gene transfers gave fungi ability to colonize plant roots. A single gene from bacteria has been donated to fungi on at least 15 occasions.…

Stroke is the second most common cause of death worldwide, yet it can often be prevented. Each year, some 17 million people worldwide will have a…

Young children need more detailed sound information, new study finds. Cochlear implants are powerful tools for people with hearing loss. Using electrodes implanted in the ear…