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Consider Nuclear, For Biodiversity’s Sake

Nuclear energy should be considered to prevent biodiversity loss from converting land to renewable energy uses, researchers say.

Broadly Neutralizing DENV Antibodies Found

The discovery of antibodies that can neutralize all four dengue strains has sparked new hopes for a vaccine.

Where Did The Fat Go?

Fat burned during weight loss is breathed out as carbon dioxide and water, but breathing more won't help you lose weight.

Reducing Anxiety With Brain Stimulation

Just 20 minutes of brain stimulation could help reduce the unhelpful patterns of attention associated with high levels of anxiety, study says.

Kangaroos Eating Lizards Out Of House & Home

While they may be cute and cuddly, kangaroos are also a threat to many of Australia's vulnerable reptile species.

The Slow Evolution Of Crocodiles

Three papers shed light on the unusually slow evolution of the crocodilian genome, paving the way for better selective breeding.

Monash & Takeda Take On Gastrointestinal Disease

The research alliance between Monash and Takeda will investigate nano-medicine for gastrointestinal diseases, among other projects.

Peering Into The iPS Black Box

An ambitious project has tracked the epigenetic, transcriptional and proteomic changes that occur during the formation of induced pluripotent stem cells.

Putting Birds In Their Place On The Tree Of Life

A study of 48 bird species sheds light on the relatively compact and virus-free genome of birds.