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With 473 genes Syn3.0 is the simplest self-replicating cell known and could be basis for new organisms designed to make new antibiotics, fuels and drugs
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New advice represents a u-turn in treatment for back pain, which affects one in 10 people, after evidence review showed acupuncture no better than placebos
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Paolo Macchiarini is alleged to have continued with new method of windpipe surgery despite it not working, with six of eight patients later dying
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The unexpected locations of the ice patches on the moon’s surface has led scientists to believe that the moon may once have spun on a different axis
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People with intermittent explosive disorder, which causes outbursts of anger, are twice as likely to have been infected with toxoplasma gondii, study finds
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“Badass” new method uses a magnetised protein to activate brain cells rapidly, reversibly, and non-invasively
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Tokomak Energy aims to build mini-nuclear reactors and announces target of producing electricity by 2025 and feeding power into the grid by 2030
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The Cygnus capsule containing food, equipment and experiments – including non-stick grippers based on lizards – set off from Cape Canaveral
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SpaceSpaceCygnus heads for ISSStuart Clark on a cargo ship that is ferrying fruit, veg and a Gecko Gripper to the space station
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BiologyBiologyZika outbreak in Americas could be down to one plane passengerStudy of virus’s evolution shows strains in Americas share a single ancestor, and suggest it could have arrived during the 2013 Fifa Confederations Cup
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GeneticsGeneticsLandmark as lab creates synthetic cell with minimum genes needed for lifeWith 473 genes Syn3.0 is the simplest self-replicating cell known and could be basis for new organisms designed to make new antibiotics, fuels and drugs
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PsychologyPsychologySo we're not inherently selfish – but selflessness requires careful thoughtA new study shows how altruism wells up from the most primitive parts of the brain. It counts for little, though, if our rational powers aren’t engaged too
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PhysicsPhysicsNuclear fusion needs a 'Wright brothers' moment, says firm closing on the targetTokomak Energy aims to build mini-nuclear reactors and announces target of producing electricity by 2025 and feeding power into the grid by 2030
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Stuart Clark on a cargo ship that is ferrying fruit, veg and a Gecko Gripper to the space station
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A new study shows how altruism wells up from the most primitive parts of the brain. It counts for little, though, if our rational powers aren’t engaged too
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14,600 pills over two years – there has to be a better way to treat TB
Philippe Douste-BlazyThere are new drugs and new hope in the battle to eradicate tuberculosis – but we still need publicly funded research to defeat this ancient scourge -
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The Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council photo competition allows researchers and doctoral students to share their work in pictures
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A Nasa astronaut and two Russian cosmonauts arrive on the International Space Station around 0520 GMT on Saturday
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Footage from the UK Meteor Observatory Network shows a bright meteor streaking across the night’s sky in Hampshire and Wiltshire in the early hours of Thursday morning
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Hans Sues, chair of the department of paleobiology at the Smithosnian’s National Museum of Natural History in Washington D.C., discusses the discovery of T rex ancestor
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The European Space Agency (ESA) launches unmanned probe in Kazakhstan on Monday, beginning the first stage of its ExoMars mission
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President Barack Obama has appeared alongside Canadian prime minister Justin Trudeau to vow to work together in the fight against climate change
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Indonesia experienced a total eclipse as the moon passed in front of the sun, while neighbouring countries including parts of Australia saw a partial eclipse. People gathered to watch the rare celestial event, using special glasses, welding masks and x-rays to shield their eyes from the sun
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Zika outbreak in Americas could be down to one plane passenger