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Australia Commits US$185 Million To Dementia Research
The National Health and Medical Research Council has set aside US$185 million for dementia research, including a virtual institute to boost collaboration.
Preterm Babies Catch Up By Twelve
Although being born pre-term affects cognitive abilities in babies, a study shows that they are able to catch up by age 12.
A Computer Writes Its Own Fables
No longer the realm of science fiction, researchers have now taught computers to write stories.
Climate Change Not ‘One-Size-Fits-All’
A study of moraines shows that climate change has differential effects on the Northern and Southern hemispheres.
New Mums Excessively Sleepy Even After 4 Months
Researchers have found that half of all new mothers are excessively sleepy even after maternity leave.
How Teeth Explain The Tree Of Life
Guided by computer simulations, scientists have been able to replicate the evolution of mouse teeth in the lab.
Shrinking Dinosaurs Evolved Into Flying Birds
The dinosaurs that eventually evolved into birds stayed small to survive.
Sensing Toxic Environmental Mercury
Scientists have developed a portable filter that can detect environmental mercury at 200 parts per billion.
Starpharma To Launch Anti-Viral Condoms
The first of its kind, the VivaGel® condom incorporates an antiviral compound to reduce the risk of exposure to viruses such as HIV, HSV and HPV.
