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More Chocolate Means Better Nobel Prize Odds – True Or False?
Nobel laureate Peter C. Doherty examines the claim that eating chocolate might increase your chances of winning the Nobel prize.
International Partnership To Fight Deadly Viruses
An international partnership has been set up to help pre-empt and prepare the world for the next human pandemic.
‘London Underground Mosquito’ Active All Year Round In Australia
Australia has plenty of 'home grown' mosquitoes but one introduced species is active all year round, according to a new study.
Male Kangaroos Woo Mates With Bulging Biceps
A male kangaroo’s forearm size could be a sexually selected trait and help them find a mate, a new study has found.
Another Cancer Linked To HPV Infection
Researchers in Australia have identified yet another cancer that may be caused by human papillomavirus (HPV) infection.
Anti-Doping Efforts In Sports Doomed To Fail
A new study has concluded that sports authorities cannot hope to eliminate doping using current anti-doping systems which are ineffective.
SARS, MERS …? Preparing For The Next Coronavirus Pandemic
Linfa Wang and Gary Crameri examine how lessons learnt from SARS and MERS can help us prepare for the next coronavirus epidemic.
Computer Model Gives Early Warning Of Crop Failure
An international team of researchers has developed a computer model to predict global crop failures several months before harvest.
Portion Size Affects How Much You Eat Despite Your Appetite
People tend to eat what they are served – and larger portions can lead to overeating. Lenny R. Vartanian examines what can be done.
