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Woolly mammoths ‘evolved smaller ears and fluffier coats over 700,000 years’

Researchers compared the genomes of the giant creatures with modern day elephants to find out what made woolly mammoths unique.  » Read More

Extra pregnancy scan could slash number of breech births and risk to babies

Researchers hope their findings will lead to a change in National Institute for Health and Care Excellence guidelines.  » Read More

Scientists create embryo-like structures from monkey cells

When implanted, these structures induced pregnancy signs in female macaques.  » Read More

Sleeping issues may increase risk of a stroke, study suggests

The findings could prompt doctors to have earlier conversations about the risks with people who are having sleep problems.  » Read More

Scientists identify potential for lifestyle changes to prevent and treat obesity

Researchers hope their findings could help eliminate the need for weight loss surgery.  » Read More

Scientists do the maths on how men can achieve orgasm

Findings shed light on a socially taboo subject, researchers said.  » Read More

Magic trick only fools monkeys with opposable thumbs, study suggests

Scientists performed a famous magic trick for three species of monkey – capuchins, squirrel monkeys and marmosets.  » Read More

Moderate exercise safe for people with muscle pain from statins, study suggests

Scientists said the findings are reassuring for people who experience muscle pain or fatigue from the cholesterol lowering drugs.  » Read More

‘Starting hormone therapy at menopause onset does not increase Alzheimer’s risk’

Women are more likely than men to develop Alzheimer’s disease, researchers say.  » Read More

T rex’s ‘ferocious’ fangs were hidden by lizard-like lips, say scientists

Researchers found that theropod dinosaurs have been wrongly portrayed in films such as Jurassic Park as having exposed teeth.  » Read More

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