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Birds Of A Feather Flock Left Or Right
Scientists find that budgies' inbuilt bias to the left or right, analogous to human handedness, helps them avoid mid-air collisions.
Faulty ‘Reality Testing’ Leads To Dreams, Déjà Vu And Delusions
An academic suggests that several mental conditions have the same underlying cause, that of faulty 'reality testing'.
TCM And IT Brought Together In New Book
Topics in the new reference tool include how to fingerprint herbs, isolate and identify herb potency, and connect massive clinical datasets using IT.
Why Student Wellbeing Really Matters
How do students cope with stress, and how can universities better help them? Prof Chua Wai Fong of the University of New South Wales shares her thoughts.
New Tool To Unlock The Genetics Of Grapes
A new web-based genetics tool can help researchers and grape breeders to identify genes that control flavor and pest-resistance.
Newly Discovered Marsupial Engages In Suicidal Sex
The males of the Black-footed Antechinus so exert themselves during mating that most die before their offspring are born.
IVF Babies Just As Healthy As Naturally Conceived Ones
A large survey carried out by researchers in Australia has allayed the fears of IVF baby parents.
Nano-Sensor For Personalized Antibiotic Treatments
The rapid measurement of blood antibiotic levels would allow doctors to tailor the dosage to each individual, according to a study.
Steroid Abuse – Breaking Young Men’s Hearts
Young steroid abusers are prone to extensive heart disease, especially when also on other drugs, a study has found.
