Archive of articles published on the 31st of October 2012

Study suggests new way to prevent recurrent ear infections
Action needed to prevent more devastating tree diseases entering the UK
First direct detection sheds light on dark galaxies
Stars ancient and modern?
Couple of weekly portions of oily fish can help ward off stroke
First ever family tree for all living birds reveals evolution and diversification
How the brain controls our habits
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New study shows effects of prehistoric nocturnal life on mammalian vision
Social factors trump genetic forces in forging friendships, CU-led study finds
Scientists find aphid resistance in black raspberry
New inhibitors of elusive enzymes promise to be valuable scientific tools
Scientific team sequences 1,092 human genomes to determine standard range of human genetic variation
Folding funnels key to biomimicry
Tabletop fault model reveals why some quakes result in faster shaking
UC research brings us step closer to rollable, foldable e-Devices
Biofuel breakthrough: Quick cook method turns algae into oil
Stanford scientists build the first all-carbon solar cell
Finding triggers of birth defects in an embryo heart
Unexpected factor contributes to melanoma risk in red-haired, fair-skinned individuals