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Theory Of Mind Is Wrong About Autistic People

For four decades, a controversial idea has shaped how autism is understood by researchers, healthcare...

Bacteroides Fragilis May Be A Fifth Columnist Helping Colon Cancer In Your Body

The gut bacterium Bacteroides fragilis has long presented researchers with a paradox. It has been...

Losing Weight Improves The Heartbreak Of Psoriasis For Some

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Healthcare In Space - The First Medical Evacuation From The ISS

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Cracks In Cryptography: Codebreaking Has Moved On Since Turing's Day

Dec 02 2014 | comment(s)

After decades of cracking, the cracks are appearing in cryptography. infobunny, CC BY

By Bill Buchanan, Edinburgh Napier University

We have always been been intrigued by keeping secrets and uncovering the secrets of others, whether that’s childhood secret messages, or secrets and codebreaking of national importance.

Beyond The ‘Poo Bus’: Human Waste Has Many Uses

Dec 01 2014 | comment(s)

All aboard. Ben Birchall/PA

By Sarah Jewitt, University of Nottingham

A British “poo bus” went into service last week, powered by biomethane energy derived from human waste at a sewage plant.

Privacy For Safety: How Much Will You Forfeit?

Dec 01 2014 | comment(s)

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By Carsten Maple, University of Warwick

Why Modern Medical Students Are Staying Away From Psychiatry

Dec 01 2014 | comment(s)

Physician attitudes towards mental illness can reflect the general public's prejudice. Dariush M/ Shutterstock

By Adam Brenner, UT Southwestern Medical Center

EU Obsession With Google Shows How Little It Understands 21st Century Economics

Nov 30 2014 | comment(s)

Credit: EU

By David Glance, University of Western Australia

The Parliament of the European Union last week voted to call on member states and the European Commission to investigate the operation of search engines in Europe to ensure “a balanced, fair and open Internet search structure”.