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Potential 'killer blow' was responsible for King Richard III's death: researcher

New film footage has revealed for the first time the potential "killer blow" that claimed the life of king Richard III.

Neurons in brain interact just like friends on Facebook, says study

Neurons in the brain are wired like a social network, researchers from the University of Basel say.

Researchers discover 2 new genetic variants linked to breast cancer

Two new genetic variants associated with an increased risk of breast cancer have been identified in a worldwide study of the DNA of 100,000 women.

World's oldest library: X-rays unlock secrets of 2000-year-old scrolls

Scientists have succeeded in reading parts of a series of ancient scrolls that were buried in a volcanic eruption almost 2,000 years ago.

Marine wildlife about to collapse in the next 100 years: study

The collapse of wildlife on land due to human activity is about to recur in the sea in the next 100 years, a consortium of scientists has found.

'Inherited viruses' probably helped humans get smarter: study

Inherited viruses that are millions of years old play an important role in building up the complex networks that characterise the human brain.

Researchers identify new compound to kill cancer cells

A small molecule that resets the 'biological clock' of cancer cells can help shrink tumour growth and lead to potential new therapy to treat cancer, says a research.

RoboSimian: A robot by NASA that could help in disasters

NASA scientists have designed an ape-like robot that can go into places dangerous for human rescuers and execute tasks such as lifting debris off survivors.

Scientists in UK create artificial egg and sperm using stem cells

Using human embryonic stem cells, scientists for the first time have created primordial germ cells, which go on to become egg and sperm, in the lab.

Antibodies of Llamas can counteract HIV, could be key to future vaccine: experts

British scientists found that the antibodies of llamas can be effective in neutralising a series of viruses, including HIV.