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More Chocolate Means Better Nobel Prize Odds – True Or False?
Nobel laureate Peter C. Doherty examines the claim that eating chocolate might increase your chances of winning the Nobel prize.
‘Trust Hormone’ May Not Help Autistic Kids, Study
The so-called trust hormone, oxytocin, may not improve the symptoms of children with autism, a clinical trial in Australia has found.
Researchers Coat Microscopic Objects With Thin Films
Researchers in Australia have coated tiny objects such as bacterial cells with thin films that assemble themselves.
China’s Contribution To The Global Mitigation Effort
China has taken decisive action in recent years towards a more environmentally sustainable growth model, writes Ross Garnaut.
Scientists Visualize Bacteria’s Traffic Management System
Scientists have visualized how bacteria co-ordinate movement and form intricate networks of interconnected trails, much like furrows in a field, while spreading on a surface.
Researchers Uncover How Gene Mutation Causes Hearing Loss
Researchers in Australia have discovered how hearing loss in humans can be accelerated by a genetic mutation.
Two Genes Linked To Severe Childhood Epilepsies
A large scientific study has discovered two new genes that are associated with severe seizure disorders that begin in babies and early childhood.
Climate Scientists Say Global Warming Of 2 Degrees Is More Likely
Australian scientists have narrowed the predicted range of global warming, in what they say are more reliable projections of global warming estimates at 2100.
Australia-China Joint Water Research Center Launched In Beijing
A new joint research center between Australia and China will address water resources management issues faced by both countries.
