Archaeologists probe unusual burial practice in Dijon as questions grow over ritual, status and possible violence among ancient Gauls
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B.C. research ‘opens the door’ to more effective cancer therapies
Researchers have found a way to make needed immune cells from stem cells, which could make it easier to produce cell therapies for cancer
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The secret to an elephant’s grace? Whiskers
New study reveals how specialized sensory hairs give the world’s largest land mammal extraordinary tactile precision
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Should robots look like humans? Â
Industry experts say Tesla and other companies’ humanoid robots prioritize spectacle over practicality
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How to assess microplastics in our bodies? Scientists have a plan
Several studies in recent years have warned about the dangers of microplastics in the body. But scientists question some of the research
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World-first ice archive to guard secrets of melting glaciers
A new Antarctica ice sanctuary will store irreplaceable ice cores to safeguard Earth’s climate history for centuries
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Scientists reveal what drives homosexual behaviour in primates
Same-sex sexual behaviour was found in 59 species, including lemurs, great apes and monkeys across the Americas, Africa and Asia
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Some food preservatives linked to higher cancer, diabetes risk
Two large French studies link food preservatives to higher rates of cancer and diabetes, though researchers urge caution
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Canada launches billion dollar plan to recruit top researchers
With C$1.7B funding, the Canada researcher recruitment program targets leading researchers affected by U.S. policy cuts
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Scientists say most dogs have some wolf DNA—even chihuahuas
More than two-thirds of modern dog breeds have wolf ancestry; dogs with more are more territorial, those with less were more friendly