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Dogs, like humans, distinguish words and intonation

Dogs, like humans, distinguish words and intonation

Dogs distinguish words and intonation in the same region of the brain as humans, according to a new study of…
Apple to show off new offerings on Sept 7

Apple to show off new offerings on Sept 7

Apple on Monday sent out invitations to a "special event" on September 7 in San Francisco, where it is expected…
Obama to guest-edit issue of Wired magazine

Obama to guest-edit issue of Wired magazine

Is President Barack Obama already thinking about his next job? In the coming months, he will guest-edit an issue of…
Sleeping between study sessions improves memory

Sleeping between study sessions improves memory

A French study of student sleep confirms the importance of getting enough sleep to perform better academically and remember more…
Wadi al-Hitan’s wide-open spaces — through a super-wide lens

Wadi al-Hitan’s wide-open spaces — through a super-wide lens

Some places take much of their beauty from their secluded location, far from the bustle and noise of city life.…
‘Burkini’ bans good for sales: Australian designer

‘Burkini’ bans good for sales: Australian designer

Burkini bans in France have boosted sales and interest in the full-bodied Islamic swimsuit, particularly from non-Muslim women, the Australian…
Six great sports for easing into exercise

Six great sports for easing into exercise

Those used to sedentary lifestyles are better off picking endurance-based activities, such as cycling, Nordic walking, dance or aqua cycling,…
Drug discovery brings hope of new breast cancer treatments

Drug discovery brings hope of new breast cancer treatments

Scientists from the University of Edinburgh, Scotland, have identified a new drug that could offer an effective future therapy for…
Indonesia in two weeks? It can be done

Indonesia in two weeks? It can be done

Put simply, Indonesia is massive. The world's largest archipelago nation, its 17,000-odd islands are spattered across more than 3,000 miles of…
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