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Italy in 'quantum bit' advance

An Italian-led team has made an important advance on the way to developing a computer based on quantum mechanics.

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Italians trace native Americans

An Italian-led study has traced the origins of the first inhabitants of the Americas.

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Astronomers find new star via remote-controlled telescope

Italian astronomers have discovered a new star using a remote-controlled telescope via Internet connection, a statement released by the research group said on Thursday.

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Italian sharks played Christmas carols

Sharks at a Verona aquarium are being played Christmas carols after a recent American study revealed that fish can recognise melodies.

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Italians in doping advance

Italian researchers have come up with the first-ever test to catch athletes using human growth hormone, one of the most common doping agents.

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Italians find 'Jesus's foot salve'

An Italian-led team of archaeologists has discovered vases containing perfumed ointment of the type used to anoint Jesus's feet in the Bible at a dig in the ancient Palestinian town of Magdala.

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Italians produce new 'virgin' tomato

Italian researchers have discovered a new way of producing 'virgin' tomatoes without pollination or fertilisation, a team from Verona University and the Experimental Research Council (CRA) said Friday.

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Italians in plant growth advance

Italian researchers have made an advance in plant-growth research that promises to stretch roots so more species can grow in arid areas and the fruits of other plants will be healthier without having to use fertilisers.

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Animal experiments widespread, LAV

Italian scientists continue to make wide use of animals in experiments, despite European Union efforts to reduce the practice, the country's anti-vivisection group LAV has reported.

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Italy and China sign scientific cooperation accord

Italy and China on Friday signed a declaration of intent to boost scientific and technological cooperation between the two countries.

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