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1.6KProfessor asks workers to speak up about silence
The maxim “more can be said in a moments silence than a lifetime of words” is the sort of thing that intrigues...
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1.3KOne in four Americans suffer when exposed to common chemicals
University of Melbourne research reveals that one in four Americans report chemical sensitivity, with nearly half this group medically diagnosed with Multiple...
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1.3KIt’s not only size, but scales that matter in some male moth antennae
Male moths have evolved intricate scale arrangements on their antennae to enhance detection of female sex pheromones, which allows them to keep...
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1.8KResearch to reveal asylum seeker stories
The harrowing stories of the only group of Timorese asylum seekers to reach Australia by boat during the Indonesian occupation will come...
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1.7KStronger penalties needed to tackle white-collar crime
Australians who commit white-collar crimes such as fraud should face stronger penalties, according to a University of Queensland researcher.
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1.7KNew research finds Boring Billion did promote evolution of life
What has historically been referred to as the “Dullest Time on Earth” was in fact the birthplace of the first complex cell...
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1.7KBush Blitz: the hunt for new species continues
Australia’s largest species discovery project, Bush Blitz, is set to continue discovering flora and fauna across the country thanks to further support...
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1.7KCan Sydney swallow the sewerage solution?
As Greater Sydney is forecast to gain another 1.74 million residents in the next 18 years, a Western Sydney University expert in...
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1.9KBach’s a basic to calm shelter dogs
Dogs stressed by animal shelter life may benefit from soothing classical music and whiffs of lavender.
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1.9KWorld’s largest ivory burn delivered a strong message – but who received it?
Media coverage of the torching of huge caches of ivory presented a strong message against elephant poaching and ivory trade, but many...
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Researchers warn of deadly parvovirus strain spreading - GetSTEM
Vets and dog owners are being warned that canine parvovirus – a contagious and often fatal disease – is spreading rapidly among Australian dogs. University of Queensland School of Veterinary Science postdoctoral research fellow Dr Nicholas Clark said canine parvovirus (CPV-2) was one of the most...
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Southernmost outbreak of coral-eating starfish detected - GetSTEM
A severe outbreak of coral-eating crown-of-thorns starfish is occurring in the Swain Reefs, the southernmost location in the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park found to have the starfish during the current outbreak. Field officers detected the starfish on 37 reefs while undertaking in-water surveys in D...
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White noise tunes into learning potential - GetSTEM
Listening to white noise can increase your ability to learn new words, a study by The University of Queensland has revealed. UQ School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences Dr Anthony Angwin said the study was the first to show the effect listening to white noise could have on word learning performa...
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Gay relationships can be happier than hetero, study finds - GetSTEM
Hot on the heels of the same-sex marriage bill, new research shows that gay and lesbian couples tend to have higher-quality relationships than their heterosexual counterparts. Professor Janeen Baxter, Director of the Life Course Centre (LCC) led by The University of Queensland, said the quality of i...
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