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Scientists have created a computer model that aims to mimic the human brain, hoping it might teach us about ourselves.

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Imagine having access to a time machine. You could experience historical events first-hand – and finally get to the bottom of all manner of mysteries. Although we can’t travel back in time physically, ...

If a typical house has 5 or 6 rooms, plus hallways, the average figure would be around 10 spiders per room, which seems like ...

While infrared light is invisible to most animals, there are some, including salmon, bullfrogs and snakes, that can see in ...