Science
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Japanese children learn to walk differently compared to those in other parts of the world, study finds
The manner of walking in Japanese children develops differently from that of those in other countries, according to a new…
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Rare microscopic creatures discovered in Scottish Highland caves
Rare microscopic creatures have been discovered in caves in the Scottish Highlands. Researchers found the tiny crustaceans, named ostracods, in…
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Government ‘not on course’ to turn UK into ‘science superpower’ by 2030, peers say
Ministers are set to fall short in their promise to turn the UK into a “science and tech superpower” by…
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‘Promising’ breakthrough in race to develop ‘holy grail’ Covid vaccine for multiple variants
Researchers have made a “promising” breakthrough in the race to develop a “holy grail” vaccine that can offer protection against…
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Fossil of ‘earliest known predator’ named after David Attenborough
Sir David Attenborough has said he is “truly delighted” after scientists named the fossil of the earliest known animal predator…
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UK’s scientific policy ‘rudderless’ as government fails to appoint new science minister
Experts have criticised the government for failing to appoint a new science minister, warning that the UK’s scientific policy is…
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Covid vaccine protection ‘short lived,’ booster doses essential, study confirms
Protection offered by Covid-19 vaccines against infection with the novel coronavirus is “short-lived,” according to a new study that says…
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Regular tiny doses of psychedelic mushroom found to improve mood, mental health
Taking tiny amounts of psychedelic mushrooms can improve mood and mental health, according to a new study that adds to…
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Study unravels mystery of how pandas became vegetarians around six million years ago
Scientists have found the earliest fossil evidence of a thumb-like sixth digit used by giant pandas to grip bamboo stems,…
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Scientists find a way to grow plants in complete darkness
Scientists have created a method of artificial photosynthesis to grow plants without sunshine in an advance that could lead to…
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