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Kangaroos Use Tail As Fifth Leg
Kangaroo tails are surprisingly powerful, providing as much force as their front and hind legs combined, study shows.
Boron Tolerance Genes To Boost Wheat Yields
The discovery of the genes that confer boron resistance could lead to improved yields of wheat, a crop 35 percent of the world's population depends on.
How Viruses Mimic The Immune System To Evade It
Researchers have determined the structure of a protein that enables cytomegaloviruses to escape detection by the immune system, m04 immunoevasin.
The Unexpected Role Of B Cells In The Thymus
Once assumed only to produce antibodies, B cells have now been shown to also participate in the creation of T regulatory cells.
Controlling Fluids At The Nanoscale
Scientists have modeled a method of controlling the direction of fluid flow at the nanoscale without the use of mechanical pumps or electrodes.
Scientists Develop Vaccine Against Top Bacterial Killer
The vaccine against Group A Streptococcus bacteria that can cause flesh-eating disease and heart damage is now in pre-clinical trials.
Poor Nutrition Linked To Chronic Diseases
Research shows that consuming fruits and vegetables, especially whole grains, can protect against the development of chronic diseases.
Aircraft Landing System Inspired By Bees
Based on bee vision, the aircraft landing system developed by UQ researchers is fully independent of GPS signals that can be blocked or hacked.
Potentially Habitable Planet Found “Nearby”
A newly discovered planet GJ 832 c receives the same average energy from the Sun as the Earth, making it potentially habitable.
