Antarctic ‘slush’ could mean higher sea level rises
Scientists have discovered that high levels of “slush” sitting on Antarctica’s ice shelves could mean sea level rises from climate change have been
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Most people know their attractiveness ‘league’
Most people find a partner in their own attractiveness “league” and have a fairly accurate sense of their own physical appeal.
A study, led by the University of
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Clothing emerged as fashion 40,000 years ago
The concept of clothing as a fashion statement rather than just protection has been found to exist around 40,000 years ago.
New research by a group of universities,
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Nitrous oxide emissions continuing to grow
Emissions of nitrous oxide, a greenhouse gas regarded as more potent than carbon dioxide or methane, have continued to rise over the past 40 years, a global study has
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100-year study shows gardening sharpens minds
A study spanning almost 100 years has found time spent gardening improves cognitive function later in life.
Researchers in Scotland have been following hundreds of
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VR adds new dimension to student care
QUT is using virtual reality to add another dimension to its mental health services for students.
A counselling pilot program is integrating virtual reality (VR) into
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50 years of teaching the art of advertising
The first Australian university degree in advertising was offered 50 years ago and the industry is celebrating.
While television advertising in Australia began soon
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Scientists map reefs with best chance of survival
Year-round coral bleaching on some global reefs is inevitable, with the Great Barrier Reef particularly vulnerable, according to new research.
Researchers from James
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New light shed on tree growth mysteries
Forest scientists have long wondered why the growth of trees tends to slow down after they develop their full leaf canopy.
One of the popular explanations, known as the
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Promising new treatment for sleep apnea
A new treatment for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) could improve the quality of life for millions of people around the world.
Researchers at University of California San
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