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New bionic leg moves with thoughts and reflexes

A new type of bionic limb controlled by the brain and spinal cord is giving speed and balance back to amputees. A study report published in Nature Medicine said some
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Previously unmapped slush in Antarctica could mean higher sea level rises - Newsreel

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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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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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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Drug therapy breakthrough for sleep apnea - Newsreel

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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Ketamine tablet aids in depression battle

A tablet form of the anaesthetic drug ketamine, being trialled in New Zealand, could be the key to addressing treatment-resistant depression. Researchers at the
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COVID study shows risk-taking rises in isolation

COVID lockdowns drove a dramatic rise in cryptocurrency investments, prompting warnings around heightened risk-taking among isolated individuals. QUT researchers,
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