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The nanotubes are absorbed by cancer cells, then targeted with a laser that heats them up to kill the cell without damaging surrounding tissue.

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Six hours after getting ill, a sick bat had associated on average with four fewer friends than its healthy counterpart.

Water discovered on the surface of the Moon could provide supplies for a lunar base ©PA News

The lunar water could prove to be a vital resource for future crewed missions, NASA says.

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Much like humans, chimps’ friendships change over the course of their lifetime.

Nutrient found in tea, dark chocolate and apples could lower blood pressure © Getty Images

Scientists have found a significant association between the consumption of flavanol-rich foods, like apples, cocoa and nuts, and lower blood pressure.

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