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Why do dogs chew so much – and should we let them?
'Chew HQ' at the University of Sydney wants to hear from you about the private lives of your best friends. While this drives some owners mad, veterinary scientists suspect there must be functional reasons why your best friend chews bones, sticks, Read more about Why do dogs chew so much – and should we let them?
Australia; NSWThe University of Sydney -
City living can pose developmental risks
Public Health Research and Practice
A new study highlights the wide range of urban exposures during early childhood that can influence growth and development. It is expected that by 2030, more than 60% of the world’s population will live in urban areas. New research highlights the Read more about City living can pose developmental risks
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Chatbot tech has potential to transform brain injury rehab
Clinical Rehabilitation
Using chatbot technology on the recovery journey after a traumatic brain injury (TBI) offers huge potential to keep at-home rehabilitation on track, especially between clinical therapy visits. A small-scale Flinders University study has identified Read more about Chatbot tech has potential to transform brain injury rehab
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WHO declares a new COVID19 variant of interest
The World Health Organization has declared a new COVID-19 variant of interest, known as JN. 1, due to its rapidly increasing spread. The variant JN. 1 was previously grouped under its 'parent' variant , known as BA. 2. 86, but has now been listed Read more about WHO declares a new COVID19 variant of interest
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Citizen scientists can help nature survive in the summer holidays
Citizen scientists are invited to South Australia’s Kangaroo Island this summer to help monitor its recovery from the devastating Black Summer bushfires of 2019-20. The Flinders University citizen science ‘Passport 2 Recovery’ (P2R) phone app Read more about Citizen scientists can help nature survive in the summer holidays
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Great British Bake Off recipes are actually very good for you (or at least some ingredients are)
The BMJ
If you're looking for a convoluted way to feel good about the nutritional value of your Christmas pud, international researchers say you should steal recipes off the Great British Bake Off. As part of The BMJ’s Christmas issue, the researchers Read more about Great British Bake Off recipes are actually very good for you (or at least some ingredients are)
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New Years contraception: Morning after pill sales spike from... the morning after
The BMJ
While old acquaintances may be forgot, the after-effect of the night's activities may not always be so forgettable, as US researchers say the sale of morning after pills is estimated to rise by 10% in the week after the New Year holiday. The team Read more about New Years contraception: Morning after pill sales spike from... the morning after
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Blind drunk: A champagne cork to the eye is no reason to celebrate
The BMJ
Eye specialists warn the pressure in a champagne bottle is three times as high as a standard car tyre, and can launch a cork at speeds of up to 80km/h. This can take the cork from bottle to eye in less than 0. 05 seconds, faster than we can blink. Read more about Blind drunk: A champagne cork to the eye is no reason to celebrate
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World record broken: new ultra-high speed processor to advance AI, driverless vehicles and more
Communications Engineering
A team of Aussie and international scientists have developed an ultra-high-speed signal processor that can analyse 400,000 real-time video images concurrently. The technology has profound implications for the safety and efficiency of driverless cars, Read more about World record broken: new ultra-high speed processor to advance AI, driverless vehicles and more
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Your Facebook posts don't portray what you think they do
PLOS ONE
Posting to social media is supposed to be a means to tell our friends what is going on in our lives, but US researchers say that those friends don't always get what you're putting out. The researchers found Facebook posts were often isolated and Read more about Your Facebook posts don't portray what you think they do
InternationalCornell University, USA