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• Single gene separates queen from workers
• Altruistic acts more common in states with high well-being
• Glass that bends but doesn't break: Natural forms inspire researchers to develop a technique to make glass less brittle
• Voice may change after nose job

Single gene separates queen from workers Posted: 29 Jan 2014 08:51 AM PST Scientists have identified how a single gene in honey bees separates the queens from the workers. A team of scientists unraveled the gene's inner workings. The gene, which is responsible for leg and wing development, plays a crucial role in the evolution of bees' ability to carry pollen.

Altruistic acts more common in states with high well-being Posted: 29 Jan 2014 08:51 AM PST People are much more likely to decide to donate a kidney to a stranger -- an extraordinarily altruistic act -- in areas of the United States where levels of well-being are high, according to a new study published.

Glass that bends but doesn't break: Natural forms inspire researchers to develop a technique to make glass less brittle Posted: 29 Jan 2014 08:45 AM PST Scientists have successfully taken inspiration from the mechanics of natural structures like seashells in order to significantly increase the toughness of glass.

Voice may change after nose job Posted: 28 Jan 2014 12:38 PM PST Patients who have undergone plastic surgery to change the appearance of their nose may also notice changes in the sound of their voice, reports a study.

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