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Germanium superconductor could help build reliable quantum computers
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Can’t focus after a bad’s night sleep? Your dirty brain is to blame
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Men may have to exercise more than women to get same heart benefits
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Unpicking the genetics of fibromyalgia sheds new light on its causes
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Teenager builds advanced robot hand entirely from Lego pieces
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We may finally know why birds sing at dawn
Zebra finches are commonly studied in captivity by biologistsAlamy The dawn chorus…
Testosterone helps libido in menopause – can it treat other symptoms?
A balance of testosterone and oestrogen therapies can help with menopause symptomsAlamy…
Tweaked lithium-ion battery can be pierced without catching fire
Nail penetration tests on a commercial battery (top) and on one with…
