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Hands-free calling in cars almost as dangerous
From Sunday drivers in New Zealand will only be allowed to use mobile phones in their cars if they use […]
Continue readingUK experts on Nature stem cell and infertility genes paper
Scientists have used embryonic stem cells to create the precursors of human sperm and eggs. They hope the techniques may […]
Continue readingDNA use could help solve current & cold cases
A new law passed in Parliament today gives police wider powers to take DNA samples from people charged with a […]
Continue readingLow-dose radiation exposure and cardiovascular disease
It’s been hypothesized that occupational exposure to low-dose ionizing radiation could increase a person’s risk of cardiovascular disease, but until […]
Continue readingAre ultra-high caffeine drinks bad for children?
Controversy has met release onto the market of several brands of ultra-high caffeine ‘energy shot’ drinks. The shots contain as […]
Continue readingFood production will have to rise by about 50% in 40 years
British scientists are calling for billions to be invested in crop research and for the development of genetically modified crops […]
Continue readingProposed restrictions to accessing cold tablet ingredient
Following the announcement last week of the Prime Minister’s action plan on methamphetamine, some confusion has arisen over how tightly […]
Continue readingRed meat and fortified milk combat toddler anaemia
Researchers from the University of Otago have discovered that increasing red meat or fortified milk intake can combat falling iron […]
Continue readingAdvancing nanotech, despite uncertainties
Nanotechnology is a rapidly advancing field, with hundreds of products containing nanomaterials already on the shelves and largely unknown health […]
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