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Tiny freshwater animals steal antibiotics from bacteria to protect themselves

These small animals protect themselves from infections using antibiotic recipes stolen from bacteria.

World’s coldest quantum detectors to search for most sensitive dark matter

One of the greatest mysteries of science could be one step closer to being solved.

Wild chimpanzees and the healing power of medicinal plants

Sick chimpanzees eat tree bark, dead wood and ferns with antibiotic and anti-inflammatory effects.

Cybercriminal threats are mainly from a few countries

A new World Cybercrime Index could help target investigative and preventive efforts more efficiently.

Algorithms could improve judicial decision-making, study

Discover the potential benefits of using algorithms in judicial decision-making.

“Plunging regions” exist around black holes in space

Einstein’s theory predicted that this final plunge would exist.

Insights into shoulder replacement options for Osteoarthritis: A new study

New study sheds light on the debate surrounding two types of shoulder replacement surgery for osteoarthritis.

Scientists recovered a 3.7-billion-year-old record of Earth’s magnetic field 

Oldest undisputed evidence of Earth’s magnetic field.

Stunning new images reveal the real looks of Neptune and Uranus

The two ice giants are actually far closer in colour.

Increasingly popular vape pens pose significant environmental threat

Single-use e-cigarettes contain batteries that last 100 of cycles despite being discarded.

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