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Octopus DNA contains grave warning for sea level rise
Science
Aussie and NZ scientists have used octopus DNA to discover that the West Antarctic Ice Sheet (WAIS) likely collapsed during the Last Interglacial period around 120,000 years ago – when global temperatures were similar to today. The team compared Read more about Octopus DNA contains grave warning for sea level rise
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Sniffing a women's tears may help reduce aggressive behaviour in men
PLOS Biology
Sniffing women’s tears may reduce aggressive behaviour in men, according to international research. The researchers had a group of men sniff either women’s emotional tears or saline while they played a two-person game designed to elicit Read more about Sniffing a women's tears may help reduce aggressive behaviour in men
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What makes your cheddar cheesy?
Nature Communications
European researchers say a combination of teeny-tiny bugs are responsible for the lovely flavours of the cheddar cheese on your toastie. The team spent a year doing what most of us dream about - making and eating specially made cheese. They added Read more about What makes your cheddar cheesy?
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Use of 'hype words" in medical research papers is increasing
JAMA Network Open
An analysis of medical journal paper abstracts from research found that the use of hype words such as "novel", "important", and "key" increased between 1985 and 2020. The researchers looked specifically at studies funded by the US National Read more about Use of 'hype words" in medical research papers is increasing
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Uncovering the hidden wonder of cells
Nature Cell Biology
Mesmerising voyage into the heart of cells tells a tale of intricate and surprising connections: Researchers have developed a new technique to see inside cells with unprecedented detail, revealing a complicated web of interactions that provide new Read more about Uncovering the hidden wonder of cells
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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?
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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
Australia; SAFlinders University
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