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Chimpanzees help crystallize evolutionary theory

Archaeologists believe humans have been collecting crystals for at least 780,000 years for no apparent reason, until now. While crystals have been discovered at sites

Soccer players report higher levels of depression

Former professional soccer players have high levels of depression and anxiety and struggle with decision-making in mid-life, according to new research. Study lead author

Flapping, diving robot to improve ocean research

Researchers have developed a winged robot that can mimic sea birds and has the potential to explore vast areas of ocean above and beneath the surface. MIT Assistant

More zzz’s needed to catch sleep apnoea

One night of testing may not be enough to correctly diagnose sleep apnoea, according to new research. Obstructive sleep apnoea is a common disorder in which breathing

Moon facility proposed to protect Earth from alien germs

Scientists are urging NASA to build a quarantine facility on the moon to protect the Earth from alien biohazards. A policy paper, released by McGill University, said

Unconscious brain is highly receptive to the world

New research has found that the human brain continues to absorb complex information even when we are unconscious. The Baylor College of Medicine says the brain can

Mystery of the ‘pink planet’ finally solved

New research has unlocked the secret of the giant “pink planet” that baffled astronomers for more than a decade. Northwestern University-led scientists have

Giant wave pulse may signal major El Nino weather event

NASA has detected a vast pulse of warm water in the Pacific Ocean that may signal the emergence of a major El Niño system. The pulse is hundreds of kilometres wide and

Alcohol amplifies the body’s savoury craving

By David Raubenheimer, Amanda Grech and Stephen J Simpson Have you ever wondered why savoury foods like chips, nachos and salted nuts go so well with a beer or glass of

Major anxiety study uncovers genetic, environmental links

New genetic links to anxiety symptoms have been uncovered in the largest study of its kind to date. Researchers at QIMR Berghofer in Brisbane and King’s College London

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