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There are a multitude of red-light emitting consumer goods, but do they really do anything for your health? We look at the science behind the hype — plus, the increasing levels of obesity in lower-income countries.
Floating genetic material could give insights into ecosystem health, the presence of invasive species, and help researchers identify pathogens before they cause harm.
Neuronal recordings taken during surgery reveal that the brain can learn even when unconscious — plus, the electrical test that can determine a cup of coffee’s strength.
Eating a meal could lead to T cells springing into action more quickly— plus, 40 years after Chornobyl, how future nuclear calamities can be avoided.
A high-speed perception system allows the robot to predict complex ball movements — plus, the decade-long experiment measuring the strength of Big G.
Genomics-guided trial could increase options for people undergoing cancer therapy — plus, a landmark ancient-genome study reveals natural selection in hundreds of human genes.
