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Teleportation Just Got Easier – But Not For You, Unfortunately
The chance of successful teleportation has considerably increased, but only for photons - Ben Buchler explains why.
Deserts Turning Green From Rising Carbon Dioxide Levels, Study
Increased levels of carbon dioxide have helped boost green foliage across the world's arid regions over the past 30 years, reports a new study.
Giant Australian Animals Not Wiped Out By Climate Change 50,000 Years Ago
Researchers have ruled out climate change as the cause of extinction of most of Australia's giant animals around 50,000 years ago.
Australian Jack Jumper Ants Navigate Using Landmarks
Researchers have found that jack jumper ants note landmarks as they travel and this enables them to navigate their way home.
Ancient Fossil Fishes Had ‘Six Pack’ Abs, Study
A new study has uncovered 380 million-year-old armor-plated fishes that preserve the oldest muscles ever discovered in a vertebrate.
Low-Sodium ‘Diet’ Key To Stars’ Stellar Old Age
Researchers have found that stars with a high sodium content die before reaching the final, spectacular stages of life.
Scientists Conclude That Size Does Matter
An Australian study has shed new light on the age-old debate on whether size matters for male sexual attractiveness.
Plaques Are Last Stage Of Alzheimer’s Disease, Study
Plaque, long considered to be the hallmark of Alzheimer's disease, is one of the last events to occur in the Alzheimer's brain, says a new study.
Funding Tertiary Education In Southeast Asia And Beyond
Many countries in Southeast Asia are finding it difficult to pay for the expansion of their higher education sector, writes Bruce Chapman.
