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Ancient child deaths uncoveredFriday, 03 July 2009
Archaeologists have excavated burial sites that suggest child mortality in the ancient world was treated as common-place.
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Vegan bones a bit less denseFriday, 03 July 2009
A study has found that vegans and meat-eaters are about five per cent different in their bone density – though this may not be a problem.
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Socks over shoes grip betterFriday, 03 July 2009
A recent study found that wearing socks over shoes can prevent falls on icy paths, and also cause short periods of embarrassment.
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Feathers help reconstruct moaThursday, 02 July 2009
Researchers have worked out what an extinct species of giant bird – the moa – must have looked like, using DNA from buried feathers.
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Permafrost carbon adds heatThursday, 02 July 2009
A recent study found there is more carbon than expected in frozen soil near the poles, and it could add to climate warming if thawed.
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Better diet helps diabetesThursday, 02 July 2009
A recent study found that changing diet can help people with Type 2 diabetes avoid illness, even if they’re taking medication already.
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Drug protects racehorse lungsThursday, 02 July 2009
A study has confirmed that the drug furosemide helps horses to avoid lung injury while racing, perhaps resolving a contentious debate.
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Shared keyboards more germyThursday, 02 July 2009
A recent study found that keyboards with multiple users were more likely to hold disease-causing bacteria such as golden staph.
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Rainfall change causes salinityWednesday, 01 July 2009
A recent study found that rainfall, rather than land clearing, is causing dryland salinity in parts of Australia – contrary to current ideas.
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No boost from doping drug Wednesday, 01 July 2009
A study on cyclists has found that the performance-enhancing drug, pseudoephedrine, doesn’t seem to work – and could be harmful.
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