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Excavation reveals ‘major’ ancient migration to Timor Island
Nature Communications
The discovery of thousands of stone artefacts and animal bones in a deep cave in Timor Island has led archaeologists to reassess the route that early humans took to reach Australia. Researchers from The Australian National University (ANU), Flinders Read more about Excavation reveals ‘major’ ancient migration to Timor Island
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EXPERT REACTION: Bird flu (H7N3) detected at Victorian poultry farm
Avian influenza, or bird flu, has been detected on an egg farm in Victoria's west, according to Agriculture Victoria. Testing has revealed the strain to be H7N3. Agriculture Victoria says the property has been placed into quarantine and Agriculture Read more about EXPERT REACTION: Bird flu (H7N3) detected at Victorian poultry farm
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Bilingual babies start to pick up multiple languages in the womb
Frontiers in Human Neuroscience
Babies are already learning about speech when in the womb, and international researchers say this extends to learning about multiple languages. The team recruited mothers of 131 newborn babies in Catalonia, where nearly half the population are Read more about Bilingual babies start to pick up multiple languages in the womb
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STIs surge around the world
New data show sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are increasing in many regions of the world, according to a report by the World Health Organization (WHO). Syphilis cases among adults aged 15-49 years increased by over a million in 2022 Read more about STIs surge around the world
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Autistic-led study reveals urgent priorities for supporting autistic girls and gender diverse youth
The Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders
A new study led by autistic people and researchers from the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) sheds light on the challenges faced by autistic girls, women and gender diverse people within healthcare, the education system and society. A new study Read more about Autistic-led study reveals urgent priorities for supporting autistic girls and gender diverse youth
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Govts should rein in social media companies - not teenagers
Governments across Australia wanting to ban social media for some young people is a worrying response to an apparent inability to appropriately regulate social media platforms, according to a University of the Sunshine Coast journalism academic. Read more about Govts should rein in social media companies - not teenagers
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How do cancer cells exploit the immune system?
Immunity
New research from Peter Mac has led to an important discovery that may overcome cancer treatment resistance. The immune system has a naturally occurring ‘brake’ that tells the body to silence key killer immune cells called CD8+ T-cells as a Read more about How do cancer cells exploit the immune system?
Australia; International; NSW; VIC; QLD; ACTPeter MacCallum Cancer Centre|Garvan Institute of Medical Research... -
Key to more effective vaccines revealed
Immunology & Cell Biology
Researchers from the Centenary Institute and the University of Sydney have made a major discovery in vaccine science, gaining new insights into delta inulin as a crucial vaccine component. Their findings offer a promising pathway for advancing the Read more about Key to more effective vaccines revealed
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Kanga-boo! Aussie animals fear humans the most
Proceedings of the Royal Society B
Kangaroos, wallabies and other Aussie marsupials are more afraid of humans than other predators, even when we are just 'talking calmly', according to Australian research. The researchers compared the responses of introduced fallow deer and four Read more about Kanga-boo! Aussie animals fear humans the most
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Big personalities make big bucks
Royal Society Open Science
People with higher incomes tend to be more extraverted, more conscientious, more open to experiences and less neurotic, according to four years of data from the New Zealand Attitudes and Values Survey. However, those who received a salary boost one Read more about Big personalities make big bucks
New ZealandUniversity of Canterbury