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Pacific Flights Create Most Amount Of Ozone

The amount of ozone created from aircraft pollution is highest from flights leaving and entering Australia and New Zealand.

Vietnam Vets Twice As Likely To Have Leukemia, Study

Vietnam war veterans have double the rate of chronic lymphatic leukemia compared to the general population, says a new study.

Humanlike Robots Perceived To Have Better Personality

A new study has revealed a preference for humanlike features on a robot's display screen.

Increased Eczema Risk For Cleaners

Researchers in New Zealand have found that eczema incidence among cleaners is nearly twice that of people not exposed to cleaning agents.

Gene That Links Obesity And Immunity Uncovered

Scientists from New Zealand and Australia have discovered a gene that links the immune system with obesity.

The Good, The Bad And The Ugly Of Botulinum Toxin

Rieter Venter explains what botulinum toxin, or Botox, does to the body and why its possible presence in milk formula is cause for concern.

Revealed: How Bacteria Store And Release Toxins

Scientists in New Zealand and Australia have uncovered a new way in which bacteria store and release toxins without harming itself.

Genetic Differences Behind Smell Sensitivity

Scientists have identified the genetic basis behind why different people display differing sensitivities and perceptions of smells.

Singles Need Work-Life Balance Too

Research from New Zealand has found that workers with kids do better at achieving work/life balance than singles.