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Exeter College opens lifelike hospital training ward
A new hospital-style training ward has opened to give aspiring healthcare workers the chance to learn in a setting which feels like the real thing.Exeter College has launched Bakers Ward at its Hele Road campus, complete with eight beds,...
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First working nuclear clock heralds a new era in timekeeping
Scientists have built the first working nuclear clock, which uses the vibrations of atomic nuclei to keep time. Nuclear...
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MIT engineers find a way to deliver drugs directly to the esophagus
There are few treatment options available for people with disorders of the esophagus. Delivering drugs directly to...
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Does ‘Fasted Cardio’ Actually Burn More Calories and Fat?
Fasted cardio is having a moment. Wake up and get your exercise in before breakfast, so the theory goes, and your body will...
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Dramatic photo of ibis being guided to their winter homes wins award
Poaching and a changing climate forced the northern bald ibis (Geronticus eremita) out of the northern foothills of the...
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The one film to watch before seeing Steven Spielberg’s Disclosure Day
“IF YOU believe, it’s science fact; if you don’t believe, it’s science fiction. I’m an agnostic between the two...
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New Scientist recommends a brilliant take on the evolution of birds
The Story of BirdsSteve Brusatte, Picador (UK); Mariner Books (US)
Steve Brusatte is three for three. His debut book for general...
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Art and nature come together in stunning new Henry Moore exhibition
As I walked around the large green form, watching how the shadows and light changed as I moved, I...
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Think you have a good sense of humour? So do most people…
Feedback is New Scientist’s popular sideways look at the latest science and technology news. You can submit items you...
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Augmented reality system could make medical ultrasounds easier to interpret
Interpreting medical ultrasound images is a difficult task, requiring a technician to look at 2D images and...
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Senate rejects latest resolution to limit Trump’s Iran war powers
Washington — The Senate on Tuesday narrowly rejected a war powers resolution on Iran as...