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Losing our tails and walking upright was worth the genetic risks
Nature
The same gene that made our ancestors lose their tails may also lead to spinal cord defects, according to a new study that altered mice DNA. Researchers suggest that whatever advantage we got from losing our tails (such as becoming bipedal) must Read more about Losing our tails and walking upright was worth the genetic risks
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New JWST low-mass galaxy observations could help settle scientific debate about early universe origins
Nature
International researchers have made a major astronomical discovery, revealing that small galaxies are very likely at the origin of reionization – a crucial period in the early universe where neutral hydrogen transformed into ionized gas. Read more about New JWST low-mass galaxy observations could help settle scientific debate about early universe origins
Australia; VICSwinburne University of Technology -
EXPERT REACTION: Smoking down, vaping up, and 1 in 5 of us use drugs illicitly - Australia's National Drug Strategy Household Survey
The National Drug Strategy Household Survey 2022–2023
The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) have released the results from their National Drug Strategy Household Survey for 2022-2023, which outlines the attitudes and usage of tobacco, e-cigarettes and vaping, alcohol and illicit drugs Read more about EXPERT REACTION: Smoking down, vaping up, and 1 in 5 of us use drugs illicitly - Australia's National Drug Strategy Household Survey
Australia; NSW; VIC; QLD; SA; WA; TAS; NT; ACTAustralian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) -
Climate extremes in Australia: new report analyses major events of 2023
Climate extremes in Australia were particularly intense in 2023 which saw a number of records tumble. Co-written by more than 30 of Australia’s leading climate scientists and researchers from the ARC Centre of Excellence for Climate Extremes, the Read more about Climate extremes in Australia: new report analyses major events of 2023
Australia; NSW; VIC; QLD; SA; TAS; NT; ACTARC Centre of Excellence for Climate Extremes (CLEx) -
Stop trying to raise the perfect child: new parenting book
Two University of the Sunshine Coast education experts are calling for more parents to 'ground' their children – but not as punishment for misdeeds. Their new evidence-based book Grounded aims to steer parents out of the stress of years of Read more about Stop trying to raise the perfect child: new parenting book
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New findings could be life-changing for genetic syndrome sufferers
JCO Precision Oncology
An international research team led by QIMR Berghofer and Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre has discovered that people with the hereditary cancer disorder, Li Fraumeni Syndrome, are at greater risk of a much broader spectrum of cancers than previously Read more about New findings could be life-changing for genetic syndrome sufferers
Australia; NSW; VIC; QLD; SA; WA; TASQIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute|The University of New South Wales... -
Humpback whale numbers have dropped 20% in 10 years, whale watching data shows
Royal Society Open Science
Twenty years of whale watching data has shown that humpback whale numbers in the North Pacific Ocean dropped by 20% in the ten years from 2012 to 2021, according to Aussie-led research. The researchers say this is likely due to the impact of a Read more about Humpback whale numbers have dropped 20% in 10 years, whale watching data shows
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After intense predictions, what happened to El Niño?
After many predictions, on September 19 the Australian Bureau of Meteorology formally announced an El Niño for the summer of 2023/2024, several months after it had been declared by other international meteorological agencies. And while forecasts Read more about After intense predictions, what happened to El Niño?
Australia; NSWThe University of New South Wales -
How could the production of blue jeans be safer and better for the environment?
Nature Communications
Industrial production of a colourless compound found in indigo plants could one day provide a way of dyeing blue jeans that is less environmentally harmful and safer for workers, according to international research. Blue jeans are currently coloured Read more about How could the production of blue jeans be safer and better for the environment?
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3D printed artificial eyes faster to make and more realistic
Nature Communications
International scientists have developed a faster and less laborious method for modelling and 3D printing more realistic custom eye prostheses. They say their prosthetic eyes have a more natural appearance and a better fit than currently available Read more about 3D printed artificial eyes faster to make and more realistic
InternationalFraunhofer Institute for Computer Graphics Research IGD, Germany
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