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Probiotic cuts risk of respiratory infections in formula-fed babies

Babies who are formula fed are more prone to infections, but the addition of a probiotic supplement containing sugars fr…

Time’s up for the leap second as scientists swap it for the leap hour

Delegates from 69 countries approve clock changeover after decades of debate – but switch may not take effect for thousa…

BBC Inside Science

How can we to compete against a natural force with the power of 25 atomic bombs?