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Shackleton's milk: not too different from today's
Journal of Dairy Science
100-year-old powdered milk brought on the Shackleton expedition has been studied and found to be remarkably similar to its modern equivalent. Fonterra scientists found that the only major differences were due largely to how the antiquated storage, Read more about Shackleton's milk: not too different from today's
New ZealandFonterra Research and Development Centre -
Tiny magnetic particles in air pollution linked to development of Alzheimer’s
Environment International
Magnetite, a particle found in air pollution, could induce signs and symptoms of Alzheimer's disease, according to a study in mice and human brain cells. Magnetite, a tiny particle found in air pollution, can induce signs and symptoms of Read more about Tiny magnetic particles in air pollution linked to development of Alzheimer’s
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Bottlenecks and beehives: how an invasive bee colony defied genetic expectations
Current Biology
A single bee colony has broken through a 'genetic bottleneck' to display genomic variation. Adaptability despite low genetic diversity could be a good sign for threatened species. For more than a decade, invasive Asian honeybees have defied Read more about Bottlenecks and beehives: how an invasive bee colony defied genetic expectations
Australia; NSW; QLD; ACTThe University of Sydney|CSIRO -
El Niño likely to cause record-breaking average temps in the first half of 2024
Scientific Reports
In the first half of 2024, many areas of the world are likely to experience record-breaking average surface air temperatures, according to international researchers. The team say that coastal areas in Asia such as the Bay of Bengal and the South Read more about El Niño likely to cause record-breaking average temps in the first half of 2024
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Building a healthier state from the inside out
Applied Health Economics and Health Policy
If Australia wants better results from its annual $180 billion dollars healthcare services expenditure, health economists must play a key role in decision making to improve the efficiency of local hospitals and health networks. Greater input from Read more about Building a healthier state from the inside out
Australia; SAFlinders University