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Aussie worm slime key to recyclable bioplastics

An Australian worm that uses slime to capture prey, then recycles it, could revolutionize sustainable material design. Researchers at McGill University, in Canada, have

Lessons to learn from TC Alfred ‘practice run’

Heavy balcony pavers being dislodged by the “relatively low wind speeds” of ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred has prompted a warning from severe weather experts. An

Emotional approach to managing chronic pain

Changing the way the brain processes emotions is key to managing chronic pain, according to a new study. UNSW Sydney Professor Sylvia Gustin said the study trial

Tassie’s clean air the baseline for climate change research

Australian scientists hope to measure the impact of climate change on the quality of earth’s atmosphere by sampling the cleanest air in the world. A team from the

Electricity-breathing bacteria don’t need oxygen

Bacteria which breathe electricity, as opposed to oxygen, are set to pave the way for more sustainable technologies using biology. Researchers from Rice University, in

Time following a divorce does heal all wounds

A study into the long-term impacts of a mid-life divorce or separation has found Australian woman could return to pre-separation levels of life satisfaction in less than

Snake-immune individual key to universal antivenom

A universal snake antivenom is a step closer after scientists found a person who was hyper-immune to snake bites. Centivax CEO Jacob Glanville said Californian Tim

Opportunity for workplaces to combat loneliness

Businesses are well positioned to tackle loneliness, with a new report urging organisations to take a leading role in combating the societal issue. The University of

20-year study shows greener cities save lives

Increasing urban vegetation can reduce heat-related deaths by a third, with a longitudinal study finding more than a million lives could have been saved around the world

City streets mapped for robot deliveries

Delivery robots are already operating around the world, with plans in place to rate city footpaths to ensure the most efficient operation. Researchers from Cornell Tech

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