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Genome Of World’s Toughest Little Bird Decoded

Researchers have decoded the genome of the ground tit, a small bird that lives in one of the most hostile environments on earth.

New Malaria Compounds Target Parasite At Multiple Stages

Researchers have identified a new class of anti-malarial compounds that target multiple stages of the malaria parasite's life cycle.

Researchers Commence Clinical Trial Of Streptococcus A Vaccine

Researchers in Australia have begun human trials of a vaccine for Streptococcus A, the bacterium that causes rheumatic fever.

Scientists Calm Fears Of Global Species Extinction

Researchers have debunked claims that most species will go extinct before they can be discovered.

Swimming Makes Kids Smart, Study

Children who learn how to swim at a young age have better visual-motor skills and mathematical abilities, says a new study.

90% Of Australians Accept Human Impact On Climate Change

Research has found that 90 percent of Australians accept human causal impact on climate change and are taking adaptive action.

Researchers Find Drugs That May Block Malarial Transmission

Scientists at the Queensland Institute of Medical Research have identified a new treatment that may be useful in blocking malarial transmission.

Stone Age Fossils Of Red-Deer Cave People Discovered In Maludong, China

Researchers have discovered fossils of Stone Age people in China, nicknamed Red-deer Cave people because they hunted extinct red deer and cooked them in caves at Maludong.

Study: Echinacea May Ease Air Sickness During Flights

Herbal medicine could be just the remedy for globetrotters susceptible to colds and bugs, researchers at the Griffith Health Institute say.