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Babies’ development helped by quick responses

Researchers have used a robot car to show a baby’s development is linked to the timeliness of responses they receive when interacting. A team from Cornell University,

Selfie frenzy damaging natural assets

The quest for nature-based selfies on social media is causing damage to ecosystems and disrupting the breeding and feeding patterns of animals. Australian researchers

Queensland babies in genetic screening trial

Thousands of Queensland newborns will be screened for genetic illnesses under a trial program. The University of New South Wales (UNSW) will use a $5.5 Federal

Electric bandage heals wounds 30% faster

Researchers have developed electric bandages that allow wounds to heal much faster than standard bandages. A team from North Carolina State University created the

Tipsy fruit flies a window into our social drinking

Researchers have used drunk fruit flies to uncover why social drinking often makes humans happy, while drinking alone can trigger depression. Kyung-An Han, a biologist

Tiny air pollutants linked to premature deaths

Tiny air pollutants have been linked to a 7.3 percent increase in premature deaths for people living in large cities. Researchers led by McGill University found these

3D printed flexible body parts a step closer

3D printed individualised body replacement parts are a step closer after a breakthrough in the printing of tough, flexi-materials. A team lead by the University of

Green breakthrough in fertiliser production

A zero-emissions system which produces ammonium, needed for fertiliser, from wastewater has been developed by Australian researchers. Engineers from UNSW Sydney used a

Fungi focus leads to more responsive robots

Scientists are using mushrooms to build robots that better respond to changes in their environment. Researchers from Cornell University, in the United States, have

Language use key to forming social groups

Speaking the same language is not just about the country you come from. Researchers at the University of Vienna have found a clear correlation between the way different

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