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February 9, 2014

REVEALED: Why your fingers wrinkle while in water

Scientists have finally answered one of life’s great mysteries – why our fingers get wrinkly in the bath. German researchers have uncovered the secret of the skin’s elasticity, and say it comes down to expandable lattices. The team now say their research could lead to new treatments for skin complaints and more effective artificial skin.

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Floating School Offers Hope for Residents of Makoko – Lagos Slum Neighbourhood (Photos)

It’s been dubbed the “Venice of Africa” but comparisons between the sprawling Lagos community of Makoko and the historic Italian city begin and end at the water’s edge. Makoko’s makeshift huts rise from the murky waters of the lagoon around Nigeria’s biggest city, a far cry from the ornate bridges and buildings that mark out

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