In any rapidly changing environment, there are winners and there are losers. The human microbiome—the vast community of microbes that live in and on the human body—is no exception. As scientists gain a deeper understanding ...
Cell & Microbiology
Jul 27, 2018
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Nearly half of the human genome is composed of genetic parasites—transposons, plasmids, viruses, and other genetic elements that have one thing in common: they don't make any beneficial contributions to their hosts, and ...
Australia has nearly five million dogs, with nearly 40% of Australian households owning one.
Plants & Animals
Jul 27, 2018
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It has turned into a brutal reality check for Facebook.
Internet
Jul 27, 2018
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Honed by 450 million years of evolution, shark skin offers a near-perfect design for gliding effortlessly through water.
Materials Science
Jul 27, 2018
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Increasing the quality of teaching in Australia is a political hot issue. Popular solutions include restricting entry to teaching courses to the "best and brightest" and reforming teacher education.
Social Sciences
Jul 27, 2018
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Canada, July 22, 2018—"Greektown" in Toronto, another area of Canada affected by violence.
Social Sciences
Jul 27, 2018
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The Copernicus Sentinel-2 satellite takes us over Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt. Famous as a resort on the southern tip of the Sinai Peninsula, this coastal strip along the Red Sea is peppered with bars, restaurants and hotels. ...
Earth Sciences
Jul 27, 2018
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The Australian government has allocated A$50 million for the Smarter Cities and Suburbs Program to encourage projects that "improve the livability, productivity and sustainability of cities and towns across Australia".
Environment
Jul 27, 2018
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Yesterday (25 July), the Court of Justice of the European Union made a ruling that surprised many: organisms obtained by targeted mutagenesis techniques are considered in all aspects GM organisms and are subject to the rigid ...
Biotechnology
Jul 27, 2018
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