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Twin stars reveal planet-eating habits
Nature
At least one in a dozen stars show evidence of planetary ingestion according to a paper published in Nature today. At least one in a dozen stars show evidence of planetary ingestion according to a paper published in Nature today. The international Read more about Twin stars reveal planet-eating habits
Australia; International; NSW; VIC; ACTARC Centre of Excellence for All Sky Astrophysics in 3D (ASTRO 3D)... -
AI could help predict floods where traditional methods struggle
Nature
International researchers have developed an artificial intelligence (AI) model they say can predict flood events at an accuracy equal to or better than current leading methods. The researchers say current forecasting methods are heavily reliant on Read more about AI could help predict floods where traditional methods struggle
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Arid migration out of Africa might have been thanks to 'blue highway' corridors
Nature
'Blue highway' corridors might have helped the most recent and widespread migration of humans out of Africa which occurred less than 100,000 years ago, according to international researchers, who say the migration happened during a particularly arid Read more about Arid migration out of Africa might have been thanks to 'blue highway' corridors
InternationalThe University of Texas, USA -
A positive mindset could really help older women stay strong and active
JAMA Psychiatry
Older women who are more optimistic are more likely to maintain some of their physical abilities in older age, according to international research. The team asked nearly 6000 women aged over 65 to complete a test assessing how optimistic they were, Read more about A positive mindset could really help older women stay strong and active
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‘‘What can we do?’’ Kids want to know about climate action not causes
One Earth
Climate action is the greatest concern for kids when it comes to climate change, according to researchers who asked 1,500 Aussie kids to tell them what they wanted to know about climate change. The study found that 40% of questions were centred Read more about ‘‘What can we do?’’ Kids want to know about climate action not causes
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ADHD meds might help with other mental health issues
JAMA Network Open
Scandinavian researchers suggest there is a link between taking ADHD medication and a decreased risk of mental health related issues and death in adolescents and adults with ADHD. The team looked into the mental wellbeing of over 220,000 people with Read more about ADHD meds might help with other mental health issues
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Can mRNA vaccines help boost livestock production?
Vaccines
University of Queensland researchers say mRNA vaccine technology could play an important role in boosting livestock production to meet global food demands. UQ’s Professor Tim Mahony said it was vital for the livestock industry to take advantage of Read more about Can mRNA vaccines help boost livestock production?
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EXPERT REACTION: 'Per capita' needs to go, say researchers
Royal Society Open Science
Researchers say it's a fallacy to make global comparisons on a "per capita" basis. They say the approach overestimates values in countries with small populations - for example, the top ten countries by GDP per capita are all small countries. The Read more about EXPERT REACTION: 'Per capita' needs to go, say researchers
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Move over worm farms, dung beetles can boost plant growth too
Proceedings of the Royal Society B
Dung beetles increase plant growth by an average of 17%, according to a new Aussie analysis of previous research, which puts the beetle boost at a similar level to the increase in growth you get from earthworms. The researcher found that by burying Read more about Move over worm farms, dung beetles can boost plant growth too
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Our grossest memories are full of smells, tastes and touch
Royal Society Open Science
Our most icky memories, like that time you vomited non-stop, or accidentally drank that off milk, tend to feature our senses of smell, taste or touch, according to Australian research. The study asked people to remember their most disgusting, Read more about Our grossest memories are full of smells, tastes and touch
Australia; NSWMacquarie University