WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Providing insight into the sometimes mysterious biology of reproduction, researchers in Japan have identified a gene that controls whether the reproductive precursor cells known as germ cells eventually become sperm or eggs.
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The writing’s on the wall with Phree smart pen
A digital pen that allows users to document and share a digital copy of a scribble, sketch or note written on any surface has been developed in Israel.
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Space trio make “textbook” landing on delayed return from ISS
ALMATY (Reuters) - Three astronauts landed safely in the steppes of Kazakhstan on Thursday, ending their 199-day mission after an unexpected "bonus month" aboard the International Space Station, NASA Television showed.
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Privately funded spacecraft spreads its solar sails
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (Reuters) - A privately funded space project to demonstrate an innovative solar sail passed with flying colors despite a series of near-fatal technical issues, program managers said on Wednesday.
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Beyond games, Oculus virtual reality headset finds medical uses
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - To help treat soldiers with post-traumatic stress disorder, Jennifer Patterson turned to a gadget typically associated with video games: the virtual reality headset from Oculus, a company Facebook Inc bought for $2 billion las...
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Privately funded spacecraft spreads its solar sails
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (Reuters) - A privately funded space project to demonstrate an innovative solar sail passed with flying colors despite a series of near-fatal technical issues, program managers said on Wednesday.
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Poor Communication behind Houston Ship Collision
A lack of timely communication and a vessel separation policy in precautionary waterways led to Houston Ship Channel accident, NTSB says in report; reiterates recommendation
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Honey-based mead may curb antibiotic resistance, say makers
Scientists in Sweden are launching their own mead - an alcoholic beverage made from a fermented mix of honey and water - based on old recipes which they say could help in the fight against antibiotic resistance.
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Shipping Containers Blown into Wellington Wharf
Two shipping containers have been found washed up in Wellington's CentrePort as a result of strong winds gusting up to 120km/h last night.
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Brain-computer interface reverses paralysis in stroke victims
St. Louis, Missouri - After three strokes that left the right side of his body paralyzed, Rick Arnold told his wife Kim that he had just one wish.
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