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Pythons & Boas Evolved Independently To Share Similar Traits
Pythons and boas last shared a common ancestor in the age of the dinosaurs, but by living in the same habitats, they evolved to look similar today.
The Universe Just Got Larger
The Universe is currently expanding between five percent and nine percent faster than early in its life.
Asia’s Thirst For Baby Formula Milk Raises Health Concerns
An unquenchable thirst for infant and baby formula in China and Southeast Asia is raising concerns about the health of millions of mothers and their babies.
Does Size Matter? Not To Mosquitofish, It Doesn’t
Contrary to previous studies—and popular belief—genital size does not affect a male mosquitofish's ability to attract a mate.
Type Ia Supernovae Have ‘Reserve Tank’ Of Radioactive Fuel
When they explode, Type Ia supernovae produce radioactive cobalt-57 which powers their explosions for three times longer than previously thought.
World’s Oldest Ground-Edge Ax Found In Australia
Archaeologists in western Australia have unearthed fragments of the world’s oldest-known ground-edge ax, dating back to between 46,000 and 49,000 years ago.
‘Starving’ Cancer Cells Helps Stop Tumor Growth
By blocking the gateways through which cancer cells obtain glutamine, researchers were able to reduce cancer cell growth by almost 96 percent.
Researchers Develop World’s Thinnest Lens
At one two-thousandth the width of a human hair, this lens could have potential applications in miniature cameras and flexible computer displays.
Drawing The Line: Emerging Challenges In Property Law
At the inaugural ANU-SMU-Reading Research Forum, three experts discussed contemporary issues in property law.
