Bat uses huge heart-shaped penis to maneuver female in unusual mating act

Male serotine bats living in a Dutch church attic have been captured on camera engaging in marathon sessions of non-penetrative sex, while armed with a heart-shaped penis that's seven times longer than the female's vagina. Yes, this is a true story.

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Feeding dogs raw meat may spread antibiotic-resistant bacteria to humans

A new study has found that feeding dogs uncooked meat increases their risk of excreting E. coli that is resistant to a widely-used antibiotic, thereby increasing the potential that the bacteria will be passed on to owners and cause illness.

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Younger people may be more vulnerable to arterial plaque risk factors

A study has found that moderate increases in blood pressure and cholesterol make 40-year-olds more vulnerable to developing arterial plaques, or atherosclerosis, than people over 48, suggesting earlier intervention is needed to slow the disease.

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Astonishing energy of BOAT gamma rays revealed

Earlier this year, it was reported that Earth was hit by the brightest gamma-ray bursts seen since the dawn of civilization. Now, a team of astronomers has assigned a value to the energy contained in those blasts and it's staggering to say the least.

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Mostly armless: A starfish is one big “head crawling along the seafloor”

They've lived on earth for 280 million years at least, but starfish – or sea stars – remain a huge mystery in biology. Now, long-held beliefs regarding their unique design have been upended, as genetics reveal they're not all arms but nearly all head.

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MIT’s wearable ultrasound patch measures bladder fullness without gel

MIT researchers have designed a wearable ultrasound patch that can image the bladder as well as a conventional ultrasound does, without the need for cold gel or an operator. The device could also be adapted to image other internal organs.

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Existing drug boots out ‘sleeping’ bone cells to relieve lower back pain

In some heartening news for the 80% of Americans who will endure spinal sensitivity, researchers have found that an existing drug can be redeployed to target senescent osteoclasts – to not just take the pain away but help prevent it from coming back.

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Ruins of long-lost planet may have been discovered near Earth’s core

We only have to look up at the Moon to see the remains of a cataclysmic collision between two early planets, billions of years ago. Evidence may also be beneath our feet, as scientists suggest the remains of that ancient planet lurk near Earth’s core.

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Overactive inflammation in the brain linked to increased suicide risk

A first-of-its-kind study has identified overactive inflammation and loss of critical protective mechanisms in the brain as potential contributors to suicide risk and may lead to the use of anti-inflammatory medications as a way of reducing this risk.

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