A newly discovered gut 'missing link' shows how mammals evolved to live with their microbes.

An increasing number of children under 15 years old have started to smoke during the last 40 years in Europe.

In a major advance towards targeting cancer without harming healthy tissue, researchers have found a way to exploit hypoxia (reduced oxygen levels) — a condition which occurs during the development of many common cancers and drives their progression and spread.

New avatar-based software looks at how people walk in order to predict their energy expenditure. The software, originally intended for roboticists and for researchers who develop prosthetics and exoskeletons, could have many uses in both medicine and sports.

Microsoft will apply an unusual patching process to reduce the size of its monthly Windows 10 updates, a company manager said this week.
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Microsoft will apply an unusual patching process to reduce the size of its monthly Windows 10 updates, a company manager said this week.
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The great thing about all Apple’s products is that you can start to use them effectively almost as soon as you take them out of the box, but the more you get to know how to control them the more useful they become.
Get around in Maps Checking for directions in Maps? Double tap the Map to zoom in and you can keep on double-tapping to reach maximum zoom. Another tip: double-tap and keep holding and you can zoom in and out of the map by moving your finger up and down on the display.
The ultimate and amazing Calculator tip When you enter an incorrect number in Calculator, you don’t need to start all over again, just swipe to the left or right in the calculator input screen.
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According to a recent Forrester Research survey of IT decision makers, two-thirds of those pursuing hybrid IT in their digital transformation quest did so without a comprehensive plan. The result? A c..

IT leaders face complex choices when it comes to their cloud options. Literally, hundreds of thousands of services are available — and each business must decide what choice is best in terms of perform..

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One of the mistakes OEMs seem to make is that when they come up with a new and unique design they don’t market it very well. For instance, I’m convinced the Motorola Moto Z is better than an iPhone for most people, thanks to the modular accessories. Since it’s a different kind of form factor, it requires a much more aggressive marketing campaign to make people want the difference. But vendors like Motorola just never seem to budget that level of effort…and the result is Moto Z sales lag significantly compared to Samsung, Huawei and Apple, who have more cookie-cutter products.
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