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We're one step closer to not just treating baldness but preventing it, with scientists making an important discovery that offers keen insight into why hair growth comes to a screeching halt, offering new hope to millions of people across the globe.

If you ever travel back in time to the reign of dinosaurs, don't touch any flowers - it might just be a parasitic wasp in disguise. Analysis of wasps trapped in amber has revealed that the insect ensnared hosts for its larvae with an alluring, Venus ...

While sustainably-grown wood can be an economical and eco-friendly building material, its relatively low tensile strength limits its potential applications. That could soon change, however, thanks to a new self-densifying technique for creating super ...

You may think golf course grass is the same everywhere but you would be wrong. Some greens are known for being dry while others have a rep for being wet, and a new type of golf ball coating could make for better golfing on both.

Have you ever wondered why walking from point A to B can be easy in some places, and incredibly frustrating in others? Well, scientists were curious about it too, and have now worked out the mathematical equation that underpins how we navigate ...

Finding alien life won't be as dramatic as a flying saucer landing on the White House lawn - it'll be NASA scientists holding a press conference to excitedly show off a chart that's incomprehensible to most people. Now, we're a step closer to that .. ...