Cat genome unveiled in unprecedented detail — new treatments on the horizon
Among the findings, researchers report discovering a gene responsible for cat dwarfism.
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Researchers identify the exoplanets that can see the Earth is inhabited
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Electric cars will likely be as cheap as regular ones by 2024
Cost isn't the only barrier to overcome, but its a good place to start.
Scientists resurrect mysterious missing tectonic plate beneath Canada
A long-debated missing tectonic plate beneath Northern Canada has been confirmed with 3D mapping technology.
It’s not just a health concern: air pollution is costing European citizens $190 billion per year
Reducing air pollution should be the priority of European cities.
We should expect long-term ice loss even if we stop climate change today, according to a new study
Sometimes, there's just no putting the paste back in the tube -- or the ice back in the ice sheet.
FDA approves first Ebola treatment
An important step forward in the fight to eradicate Ebola.
One-eyed, baby albino shark might be the product of climate change
The fishermen who caught the bizarre creature were left speechless.
World’s largest solar farm will produce 10GW of power in Australia — but most of it will end up in Singapore
The solar farm is so huge it will be easily visible from space.
This white paint cools rooftops below the surrounding temperature, even under direct sunlight
The paint reflects 95.5% of sunlight that reaches its surface, compared to 80-90% for commercial paints.