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CHICAGO (Reuters) - A substance that forms in patients with all-metal artificial hips turns out to contain the common lubricant graphite, a discovery that could help in designing longer lasting implants, researchers said.Such "metal-on-metal" hips were developed to be more durable than ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - The editors of the journal Science have retracted a controversial 2009 paper claiming to prove a link between a virus and chronic fatigue syndrome."Science has lost confidence in the Report and the validity of its conclusions," Editor-in-Chief ...

Progressive deafness profoundly influenced Beethoven's compositions, prompting him to choose lower-frequency notes as his condition worsened, scientists said on Tuesday.Beethoven first mentioned his hearing loss in 1801 at the age of 30, complaining that he was having problems hearing the high notes ...

LONDON (Reuters) - Trees that produce frankincense, a fragrant resin used in incense and perfumes and a central part of the Christmas story, are declining so fast that production could be halved over the next 15 years, scientists said on Wednesday.In a ...

Norway's prime minister and several hundred scientists and adventurers gathered at the South Pole Wednesday to celebrate its conquest 100 years ago, also highlighting the threat of climate change.On December 14, 1911, not long before the outbreak of World War I as ...

JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - Almost 80,000 years before humans began using chemical sprays to control insect pests, Africans were using mattresses made from bug-repelling plants to ensure a good night's sleep.The finding, published in the journal Science on Friday, derives from 77,000-year-old plant ...

JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - Almost 80,000 years before humans began using chemical sprays to control insect pests, Africans were using mattresses made from bug-repelling plants to ensure a good night's sleep.The finding, published in the journal Science Friday, derives from 77,000-year-old plant bedding ...

GENEVA (Reuters) - The United States called on Wednesday for closer international cooperation to prevent terrorist groups from developing or using biological weapons, a threat it said was growing.Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said countries must strengthen their ability to detect and ...

LONDON (Reuters) - Britain said Monday it would promote use of new medicines and use a 180 million pounds ($280 million) fund to bring modern technologies to market under a package of reforms designed to attract investment from big pharmaceuticals companies.Prime Minister ...

LONDON (Reuters) - Britain will promote use of new medicines and has earmarked 180 million pounds ($280 million) to bring modern technologies to market under a package of reforms designed to make the country more attractive to big pharmaceuticals companies.Prime Minister David ...

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Topic: Sciences

Metal hip lubricant reduces wear and tear: study

Embattled chronic fatigue syndrome paper retracted

Deafness shaped Beethoven's music

Frankincense production "doomed," scientists warn

South Pole conquest hailed 100 years on

Ancient human bedding used for pest control

Scientists say ancient human bedding used for pest control

Biological weapons threat is growing, U.S. warns

UK to push new medicines and open up NHS data

UK reforms to push use of new medicines

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