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Guinea Ebola cases climb due to transmissions at funerals

Guinea Ebola cases climb due to transmissions at funerals

Guinea has seen a spate of new Ebola cases due to transmissions at funerals, a worrying sign for the African…
Mozart-loving chickens may answer quest for healthier nugget

Mozart-loving chickens may answer quest for healthier nugget

In barns filled with classical music and lighting that changes to match the hues outside, rows of chickens are fed…
Why successful dieting is so complex

Why successful dieting is so complex

American researchers have shed light on the divide between the desire to go on a diet to lose weight and the…
Well-funded Jet.com may be ecommerce game-changer

Well-funded Jet.com may be ecommerce game-changer

Jet.com has yet to launch its online retail site to the public, but has already drawn attention as a would-be…
Shift work may promote unhealthy lifestyle

Shift work may promote unhealthy lifestyle

Shift work may lead to a poor diet and too little exercise, accounting for at least some of the increased…
Obesity may increase stroke risk in young adults

Obesity may increase stroke risk in young adults

Obese young adults may be more likely to have a stroke than people who aren't overweight, a US study suggests. Researchers…
New Japan volcano island ‘natural lab’ for life

New Japan volcano island ‘natural lab’ for life

A brand new island emerging off the coast of Japan offers scientists a rare opportunity to study how life begins…
US pushes pedal on car-to-car communication

US pushes pedal on car-to-car communication

Engineers have known for some time that if cars could only "talk" to each other, they could avoid a lot…
Russia loses Mexican satellite after rocket failure

Russia loses Mexican satellite after rocket failure

Russia's space agency said Saturday that a satellite launch had suffered an "emergency situation", with the carrier rocket apparently suffering…
Cardiologists, veterinarian work together to fix cat’s heart

Cardiologists, veterinarian work together to fix cat’s heart

A California cat named Vanilla Bean with a congenital heart defect got a rare chance at another life. A team of…
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