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Demand for shark meat drives extinction risk

A rise in global demand for shark and ray meat is driving many species to extinction with Australia one of the few safe havens for the marine creatures. James Cook

Fungi power drives new battery option

European scientists have created a 3D printable biodegradable fungal battery. Researcher Carolina Reyes, from the Swiss research institution Empa, said the new microbial

Palaeolithic people engraved 3D map 13,000 years ago

A 13,000-year-old engraving discovered near Paris is believed to be the world’s oldest 3D map. Researcher Anthony Milnes, from the University of Adelaide, said a

Morning coffee reduces the risk of heart attacks

Drinking a morning coffee, rather than drinking coffee all day, has been linked to lower risks of dying from cardiovascular disease. A new study has found that morning

Concrete solution to carbon storage initiatives

Storing carbon in building construction materials has the potential to lock away billions of tons of carbon dioxide. A study by civil engineers and earth systems

New dataset shines light on Earth’s “ignorosphere”

A 60km wide blindspot in Earth’s atmosphere has been mapped, paving the way for improved weather forecasting. A team led by University of Tokyo researchers have

Insomnia risk rises for desk-bound workers

Desk-bound employees are much more likely to develop insomnia than non-sedentary workers. A study conducted by the University of South Florida found that people whose

Free program to help you stay active in 2025

People wanting to become more active and healthier in 2025 can take part in a new support program that will help keep them motivated. The Open to Move project, led by

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Quarter of the world’s freshwater fauna faces extinction

Almost a quarter of the world’s freshwater aquatic animals are at risk of extinction, a new global study has found. James Cook University’s Dr Michael Grant was a

Smart ring of confidence to control devices

A smart ring has been developed to overcome the frustration of miscommunication many consumers have using voice commands to control smart devices. University of

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