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Fish, asterisks, blank messages and the letter Z: All of these are symbols of opposition to the invasion of Ukraine by Russia. In a country where public criticism of the war comes with the threat of incarceration,…

The popularity of MS Dhoni is undeniable, and it is needless to say that the cricketer has amassed a colossal fanbase due to his exceptional talent and humility. From children to the elderly, everyone is a fervent admirer of Dhoni.  …

A team at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) has induced stem cells to emulate the development of the human heart. The result is a sort of "mini-heart" known as an organoid. It will permit the study of the earliest development phase…

We are all familiar with robots equipped with moving arms. They stand in factory halls, perform mechanical work and can be programmed. A single robot can be used to carry out a variety of tasks. Until today, miniature systems that transport…

Just a few minutes south of Regina, Sask., is the local business Cedar Creek Gardens. And while it offers minigolf, a greenhouse and more, it is also home to the only miniature Scottish highland bull calf in all of Canada. Nicknamed…

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Scientists from Oxford University and the University of Birmingham have made the first bone marrow 'organoids' that capture the key features of human bone marrow. This technology, which is the subject of a patent application filed by…

A Montreal artist is starting to get big attention for her tiny creations. What began as a passion project is quickly becoming  a full-time job. Marina Totino spends days, weeks and months painstakingly creating incredibly detailed…

Cilia are small hair-like organelles that extend from cells and perform many functions, including motility and signaling. Researchers have now revealed that cilia have a specialized transport hub at their base, where trains and cargos are…

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