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Real Spider-Man web-slinging developed by accident

Web-slinging technology inspired by the Spider-Man comic character has been developed by silk researchers. The Tufts University team created a process in which a fluid

WHO calls for extra effort in drug resistance battle

A lack of urgency in finding new antibiotics to counter resistant illnesses is putting millions of lives at risk, according to the World Health Organisation (WHO). In

3-Body Problem theory called into question

The Netflix series 3-Body Problem educated the population about the chaos that ensues from the gravity impacts of three planets in close proximity. Now that conventional

Hundreds of unknown viruses found in bathroom

Scientists have turned to the bathroom in the hunt for the next solution to treating antibiotic-resistant bacterial infections. A new study has found that showerheads

Constant recording has profound impact on memories

Constant digital recording of life will help ensure access to a picture of our lives that goes beyond sometimes unreliable memories. However, researchers also believe it

Mars study fails to confirm ancient biosphere

Latest data from NASA’s Curiosity mission on Mars has failed to find evidence that the planet previously supported life. Samples collected by the Curiosity rover were

Warmer Antarctica is greening dramatically

Antarctica has 10 times more vegetation than 40 years ago despite the challenging growing conditions. The greening of the Antarctic Peninsula has been linked to warmer

Cool clothes nothing to do with fashion

City workers battling scorching pavements and stifling streets will soon be able to better dress to combat the urban oven. A team of international researchers have

Satellite data suggests emissions under-reported

More than half of Australia’s methane “hotspots” are in Queensland’s Bowen Basin, with new data showing current national emissions levels may be twice as much as

Jellyfish can merge bodies after injury

A species of jellyfish has been found to have the ability to fuse with another individual to survive after injury. After fusing, the comb jellies (Mnemiopsis leidyi) are

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