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Dangerous 'dolphin' Monster predator prowled ancient Scotland's waters

Tuesday, 13 January 2015

Scientists have discovered the first fossil of a giant prehistoric reptile that patrolled Scotland's waters 170 million years ago.

Big dataThe study showed that a computer could predict a user's personality better than a co-worker based on just 10 Facebook 'likes'Facebook may know you better than your friends

Tuesday, 13 January 2015

StarStuff photo of the weekComet Lovejoy C/2014 Q2 lights up the sky over AustraliaComet Lovejoy provides spectacular start to 2015

Monday, 12 January 2015

Health & WellbeingIt's hard to know what to believe when it comes to sugar. Some call it a toxic poison, others say it's fine as long as you don't consume too much. We've asked one of the world's leading sugar researchers to take us through the latest evidence.Is sugar really making us sick?

Thursday, 8 January 2015

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Sunday, 11 January 2015

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antibioticsFirst new antibiotic discovered in 30 years

Friday, 9 January 2015

Scientists have discovered the first new antibiotic in nearly 30 years that can kill serious infections without encountering any detectable resistance.

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'Blue balls', 3D printed organs, chili overdoseArticle has audio

Thursday, 11 December 2014

Is 'blue 'balls' real? What came first the orange or the colour? Can we 3D print human organs? Can you charge solar panels with lightning? Can your shoulder blades hold your bodyweight?

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In an absolute emergency, coconut water can be used as an alternative to blood plasma, but you're much better off just drinking it.Coconut water as blood plasma alternative?Article has audio

Tuesday, 9 December 2014

Can coconut water be injected directly into the bloodstream as a plasma alternative? 18 comments

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The Experimentals

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Monday, 12 January 2015
Looking for something to keep the kids entertained over summer? The ExperiMentals is science, but not as you once knew it.

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Flying high - 9 facts for frequent flyers

Monday, 12 January 2015
Why does airline food taste so terrible? Are planes becoming fuel efficient? Take your mind sky high and give yourself something to think about next time you take off ...

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