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Too Much Housework Cuts Lifespan Of Female Komodo Dragons By Half
Researchers have found that female Komodo Dragons live half as long as males on average, seemingly due to their nest-building and egg-guarding duties.
Clinical Trial To Test If Vitamin D Can Prevent Multiple Sclerosis
A new clinical trial set to take place in Australia and New Zealand will test whether vitamin D can prevent multiple sclerosis in those at risk of developing the disease.
Extending Einstein’s Theory Beyond The Speed Of Light
Applied mathematicians in Australia have extended Einstein's theory of special relativity to work beyond the speed of light.
Specialized Immune Cells Use Vitamin B To Recognize Infection
Researchers have discovered how specialized immune cells recognize products of vitamin B synthesis that are unique to bacteria and yeast, triggering the body to fight infection.
Leaders Issue Urgent Call For Polio-Free World
At the recent UN General Assembly in New York, heads of state from polio-endemic countries met with donors to pledge their support to stamp out the disease.
Sea Urchin’s Spiny Strength Linked To Calcite Crystals
Australian engineers have modeled the microscopic mechanics of a sea urchin’s spine, gaining insight into how these creatures withstand impacts in their aquatic environment.
Study Confirms Sexism In Science, So What Are We Going To Do?
Scientists are biased towards recruiting and encouraging men over women into the profession, according to a study in PNAS. If the data is valid, what should be done to address this issue?
Australian Study Reveals Sharks Are Color Blind
Researchers in Australia have shown that carpet sharks are probably completely color blind.
The Tiniest Computer Unit On Earth: A Single Silicon Atom
An Australian team has created the world’s first working quantum bit based on a single atom in silicon, opening the way to ultra-powerful quantum computers of the future.
