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By firing tiny projectiles of iron-carbon alloy from a high-speed cannon, scientists have finally demonstrated that a weird ...

Medicinal cannabis is increasingly used to treat a variety of conditions, but a comprehensive new review suggests that there is insufficient scientific evidence to support its effectiveness in many ...

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Scientists have discovered a promising new approach to fighting cancer in the gut bacteria of a Japanese tree frog, with one ...

Garlic might not just keep vampires away – it could also work on harmful mouth microbes. N ew research suggests that garlic ...

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