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Shark Embryos Play Dead When Predators Lurk
Embryonic sharks can sense danger and avoid being detected by predators by staying still, says a new study.
Genetic Risk Factor For Deadly Parasitic Disease Raises Hopes Of Vaccine
Scientists have uncovered a major genetic risk factor for visceral leishmaniasis which is caused by the Leishmania parasite.
Diesel Fumes Linked To Childhood Brain Tumors, Study
Researchers have found a link between brain tumors in children and their parents' exposure to diesel exhaust fumes before birth.
OPINION: Asian Century White Paper Sets Tricky Targets For Universities
Australia should aim for six or eight of its universities to be ranked in the top 100 globally, writes Prof. Simon Marginson of the University of Melbourne.
Australian Study Reveals Sharks Are Color Blind
Researchers in Australia have shown that carpet sharks are probably completely color blind.
Malaria Parasite Is Driving Human Evolution In Asia-Pacific
A new study shows that the malaria species widespread in the Asia-Pacific region has been a key driver of human genome evolution.
Older Men Who Use Computers Have Lower Dementia Risk, Study
Having access to a personal computer lowers or decreases the risk of cognitive decline and dementia in older men by up to 40 percent, say researchers in Australia.
Climate Change Denial Linked To Free Market Ideology, Study
Researchers from Australia have examined what motivates people who are greatly involved in the climate debate to reject scientific evidence.
Skin Cancer Found In Great Barrier Reef Fish
Scientists have identified skin cancer in the Great Barrier Reef’s wild fish populations which is almost identical to melanomas found in humans.
