The secret life of brain worms
A neurosurgeon in Canberra removed a nematode that was living inside a person's brain in 2022.
Plants & Animals
Sep 8, 2023
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Wild boar in a Hungarian forest may be key to protecting Europe's pig herds
As African swine fever stalks the EU's biggest livestock population, researchers aim to deploy a vaccine to halt the disease's spread and shield millions of animals.
Plants & Animals
Sep 8, 2023
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Australia's labor laws need updating now that remote work is here to stay, says professor
Australia's employment laws and regulations must be updated to reflect the changing nature of work, with many people continuing to work from home long after the COVID-19 pandemic.
Economics & Business
Sep 8, 2023
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New research debunks the gender pay gap myth that 'women don't ask'
For nearly two decades, the negotiation skills of working women have frequently been blamed for the gender pay gap. New research by Vanderbilt Professor Jessica A. Kennedy finds the gender difference in tendency to negotiate ...
Social Sciences
Sep 8, 2023
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Aotearoa's kelp forests at risk, study shows
New research from Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington shows warming waters are putting kelp forests in danger.
Plants & Animals
Sep 8, 2023
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The first climate strikes had an influence on Swiss residents, study finds
A study by EPFL researchers found that Greta Thunberg's Fridays for Future climate strikes have influenced the environmental behavior of Swiss residents.
Environment
Sep 8, 2023
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Synthesis of nanoparticles by microorganisms: Exploring the green power of fungi
They are used as medicines, drug carriers and to combat microbes in hospitals, destroy plant pathogens and reduce the amount of traditional fertilizers used in agriculture—nanoparticles are taking over medicine and the ...
Bio & Medicine
Sep 8, 2023
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Chimpanzees are not pets, no matter what social media tells you
Trading wild chimpanzees, including their meat and body parts, is illegal. And yet, social media influencers and companies still reap profits from sharing "cute" images and videos of chimpanzees and other primates poached ...
Plants & Animals
Sep 8, 2023
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Death and mourning in Ghana: How gender shapes the rituals of the Akan people
Gender has a significant impact on the socio-economic, political and religious experiences of Ghanaians. For Akans, the country's largest ethnic group, descent is traced through the maternal line. Property is transferred ...
Social Sciences
Sep 8, 2023
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Heat waves are hitting Antarctica too now
The world saw another year full of extreme weather events resulting from climate change in 2022, from intense storms to soaring temperatures and rising sea levels. Antarctica was no exception, according to new research published ...
Earth Sciences
Sep 8, 2023
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