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Tau Ceti: Sun-Like Star May Host Habitable Planet
Astronomers have discovered evidence that one of the closest stars to Earth, Tau Ceti, may host five planets - with one in the star's habitable zone.
Key Protein Makes Breast Cancer ‘Aggressive’
Australian scientists have discovered how a protein causes breast cancer to become more aggressive and resistant to common drugs.
Dragonflies Smarter Than We Thought
Researchers in Australia have found evidence that the dragonfly is capable of higher-level thought processes when hunting its prey.
Olympians Live Longer Than The Rest Of Us, Study
Olympians live longer than the general population, according to new research published in the British Medical Journal.
OPINION: Time To Dispel The Fear Of Nanoparticles In Sunscreens
Paul Wright, Associate Professor of Immunotoxicology at RMIT, says that it is time that we stop fearing nano sunscreen formulations.
Youth With Bipolar Disorder Risk Respond Less To Emotions, Study
Young people with a known risk of bipolar disorder show reduced reaction to facial emotions, according to a new study.
Inventor Turns Waste Plastics Into Steel
Professor Veena Sahajwalla of UNSW has won the top prize in the Innovation Challenge awards run by The Australian.
Diesel Fumes Linked To Childhood Brain Tumors, Study
Researchers have found a link between brain tumors in children and their parents' exposure to diesel exhaust fumes before birth.
Bats’ Immunity Against Deadly Viruses Linked To Their Ability To Fly
The evolution of flight in bats may have contributed to the development of a highly effective immune system, allowing bats to harbor some of the world’s deadliest viruses such as Ebola and SARS.
