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Starbursts and galaxies
Astronomers have found a link between starbursts in the early Universe and the most massive galaxies found today.
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Magnetic soap created
A soap that can be controlled by magnets has been created by scientists at the University of Bristol, who hope it can be used to clean up after oil spills.
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‘Mind-expanding’ mushrooms decrease brain activity
Instead of increasing brain activity, psilocybin – the active ingredient in magic mushrooms – suppresses brain activity while helping people to experience memories more vividly.
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Graphitic naowiggles
Caterpillar-like graphitic nanowiggles have exceptional conductivity and magnetic properties which can be tuned for purpose say American researchers.
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Pause on avian flu research
A two-month moratorium on studies that make the avian influenza virus H5N1 more transmissible between mammals has been signed by 39 influenza researchers amid fear of bioterrorism.
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The colour of our galaxy
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