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Photo worth seeing: Feathered Toolmakers

They build the right tools and use them to solve complex problems: experiments at the University of Veterinary Medicine in Vienna illustrate the high...

How harmful is bouldering for nature?

Outdoor bouldering is a form of free climbing. Athletes climb rock faces without rope insurance. © gregepperson/iStock Outdoor bouldering is a popular sport in...

Healing closeness: The cuddle hormone oxytocin promotes wound healing

In the test subjects, superficial skin injuries healed more quickly when they were lovingly engaged with their partner. © Sasiistock/iStock Physical and emotional closeness...

Comparing Zocor vs Atorvastatin: Effectiveness, side effects, safety

You may face high cholesterol, a condition that increases your risk of heart disease and stroke. Doctors often prescribe statins like Zocor (simvastatin) and...

Photo worth seeing: Network for everyone

Tim Berners-Lee, founder of the World Wide Web, describes its development from the first ideas to the present in his book. A Victorian handbook in...

Sugar: Facts and Myths

Those who want to avoid sugar often turn to light products with sweeteners. But are these actually healthier alternatives?... more Researchers tested a patch that...

Two cosmic collisions around a nearby star

This artist's impression shows the collision of two planetesimals in the young, developing planetary system Fomalhaut. © Thomas Müller (HdA/MPIA) Astronomers have discovered something new...

Eliquis contraindications: How to use this medicine safely

Eliquis (apixaban) is a prescription blood thinner used in humans to reduce the risk of harmful blood clots. Doctors commonly prescribe this medication to...

Rivers in protected areas are not well protected

Europe's rivers benefit little from current protected areas, such as the Vindelälven in the Swedish nature reserve Vindelfjällen. © Danny CP Lau In Europe,...

A new biological chain reaction may explain gut pain in women

Painful long-term gut conditions, such as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), affect women more often than men. A new study in mice suggests a biological...

On the trail of Mars’ secrets

The red planet in the sights of research. © enot-poloskun/iStock About atmospheric phenomena, friendliness of life and inner values: In the January issue, BILD DER...

Where did the marble slab on Otto the Great’s tomb come from?

The representative cover plate removed from the stone box and examined by specialists to determine the origin of ancient marble. © Andrea Hörentrup /...

Winter depression: What is the benefit of light therapy?

Those affected are often recommended to expose themselves to such a daylight lamp daily to alleviate their symptoms. © Rocky89/iStock When the sun only...

Photo worth seeing: A 3D printed Christmas tree made of ice

This eight centimeter tall Christmas tree is made entirely of ice. A research team led by Menno Demmenie from the University of Amsterdam produced...

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