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Supernova caused by colliding white dwarfs

Washington, Nov 2 : A new finding by astronomers indicates that the actual cause of the supernova discovered last year was the collision of two white dwarf stars.

Estrogen-derived drug may help treat breast cancer

Washington, Nov 2 : A study conducted on mice has found that an estrogen-derived drug may hold a promising treatment for breast cancer and breast cancer metastases to bone.

Breast is best - unless mom is asthmatic

Washington, Nov 2 : Breastfeeding has its own advantages as nursed babies have less diarrhoea and fewer ear infections and incidents of wheezing in early life.

Donald Rumsfeld kept bogey of terror alive to rally Americans behind Bush

Washington, Nov 2 : Former US Defence Secretary Donald Rumsfeld wanted his staff to "keep elevating the threat" of terrorism to make American people rally behind the Bush Administration in the Iraq

Common drug for halting premature labour may be unsafe for babies

Washington, Nov 2 : A new study has revealed that a drug commonly used to halt premature labour may be associated with brain damage and intestinal issues in premature babies.

Flying lemurs, the closest relative of primates

Washington, Nov 2 : New molecular and genomic data gathered by biologists indicates that flying lemurs might be the closest group to primates within the entire class of living mammals.

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