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Certain groups of autistic people die 30 years younger than their peers, say charity Autistica, calling for an immediate review into autism deaths
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The well-preserved remains were unearthed at a 2,500-year-old site in Pocklington, described as being of international significance
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Research indicates that transcranial direct current stimulation (tCDS) during rehabilitation therapy might help stroke patients recover more movement
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How much of our genome is actually doing useful stuff? And what do our genes actually tell our cells to do? We guide you through the basics of genetics
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Scans reveal two chambers adjoining pharaoh’s tomb, raising prospect of finding the resting place of Queen Nefertiti
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Numerous fossil species initially defy classification but major breakthroughs are giving us a new picture of the relationships of many ancient lineages
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Scientists hope monitoring the ice through winter, as well as summer, will give insight into the effect of winds, clouds, snow and sun on melt rates
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Fireball described as blue and green flash is thought to be biggest ever recorded by UK Meteor Observation Network
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SpaceSpaceSt Patrick's Day meteor: bright flash seen in sky over BritainFireball described as blue and green flash is thought to be biggest ever recorded by UK Meteor Observation Network
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BiologyBiologyTully Monster: mystery of the 300 million-year-old fossil finally solvedNumerous fossil species initially defy classification but major breakthroughs are giving us a new picture of the relationships of many ancient lineages
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GeneticsGeneticsHow do our genes actually work? - podcastHow much of our genome is actually doing useful stuff? And what do our genes actually tell our cells to do? We guide you through the basics of genetics
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Medical researchMedical researchPremature autism deaths are 'hidden crisis' says charityCertain groups of autistic people die 30 years younger than their peers, say charity Autistica, calling for an immediate review into autism deaths
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PhysicsPhysicsExcitement grows as Large Hadron Collider hints at new particleBlips in data are common, but scientists are hoping that brief flashes of light spotted inside the LHC might be the first glimpse of a new era of physics
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On Sunday night, while tidying the living room floor, I suddenly joined a suffering subculture
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To end poverty, put science at the heart of development
Sue Desmond-Hellmann and Nick HurdResearch and development must be harnessed to improve the lives of those with the greatest needs, whererever they are -
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Hans Sues, chair of the department of paleobiology at the Smithosnian’s National Museum of Natural History in Washington D.C., discusses the discovery of T rex ancestor
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The European Space Agency (ESA) launches unmanned probe in Kazakhstan on Monday, beginning the first stage of its ExoMars mission
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President Barack Obama has appeared alongside Canadian prime minister Justin Trudeau to vow to work together in the fight against climate change
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Indonesia experienced a total eclipse as the moon passed in front of the sun, while neighbouring countries including parts of Australia saw a partial eclipse. People gathered to watch the rare celestial event, using special glasses, welding masks and x-rays to shield their eyes from the sun
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Video sped up 3000% shows the moon slowly blocking the sun
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Parts of Australia and south-east Asia will be affected on Wednesday 9 March
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Timelapse footage filmed from the International Space Station shows the northern lights above Earth
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Excitement grows as Large Hadron Collider hints at new particle