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A new generation of anti-malarial drugs
Malaria is endemic to large areas of Africa, Asia and South America and annually kills more…
Americans prefer gun control, but few prioritise it
As the US Congress returns from its August recess, Republican leaders have promised to work with…
Tonkin snub-nosed monkey resurgence offers renewed hope for rare Vietnamese primate
The most crucial population of a critically endangered monkey—found only in northern Vietnam—has virtually trebled in…
Why are there so few women CEOs?
Women comprise about 47% of the U.S. workforce, yet they make up barely a quarter of…
Diversity increases ecosystem stability
Forests with a large variety of species are more productive and stable under stress than monocultures:…
How the skull of humanity's oldest known ancestor is changing our understanding of evolution
The recent discovery of a 3.8m-year-old cranium (skull without the lower jaw) is the hottest topic…
Tiny specks in space could be the key to finding Martian life
Next year, both NASA and the European Space Agency (ESA) will send new rovers to Mars…
Maintaining strong community ties boosts survival rates after a crisis
Strong community ties and government support for homeowners living in vulnerable areas boost survival rates and…
Almost one in five of generation Y surveyed have fallen into debt by using contactless and online payments, research say
Almost one in five of generation Y surveyed say they have fallen into debt from making…