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Other Jan 19, 2022

Men with older brothers are more likely to be gay, suggesting same-sex attraction has a biological basis

New research shows having a greater number of older brothers increases the probability of a person entering a same-sex union at some point in their lives.

Astronomy Jan 14, 2022

Water vapor detected on a 'super Neptune'

The recently discovered planet TOI-674 b, a bit bigger than Neptune and orbiting a red-dwarf star about 150 light-years away, is a member of an exclusive club: Exoplanets, or planets around other stars, known to have water ...

Biochemistry Dec 22, 2021

A protein-rich, plant-based emulsifier that could replace dairy and eggs in certain foods

A team of scientists from Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) has developed a plant-based emulsifier that is not only rich in protein and antioxidants, but has the necessary properties to replace eggs ...

Bio & Medicine Dec 22, 2021

Developing the next generation of artificial vision aids

A new technology solution which will provide low-power systems for use in bionic eyes, has been jointly developed by academics from the Harbin Institute of Technology in China and Northumbria University.

Social Sciences Dec 7, 2021

Post-pandemic widening of inequalities for children in the North of England

A major new report paints a stark picture of widening inequalities for children in the North of England which cost billions, increase poverty and cost children's lives.

Education Dec 2, 2021

Kiwi kids who read for pleasure will do well in other ways, and it's everyone's responsibility to encourage them

Summer's here and the school holidays are coming. For many parents, of course, it's all a bit academic—pandemic lockdowns and other disruptions have blurred the line between home and school, with no guarantee things will ...

Environment Nov 11, 2021

Airports report their decarbonisation plans remain intact despite COVID-19 impacts

A study by researchers at the University of Surrey and Heathrow Airport has shown that the disruption to airport operators caused by COVID-19 is not expected to substantially upset their long-term plans to reduce the carbon ...

Economics & Business Nov 3, 2021

Housing and homelessness left behind in post-COVID recovery

"Building back better" is not in our sights for housing and homelessness despite the pandemic's singular opportunity to kickstart overdue investment. That's according to UNSW School of Built Environment housing policy expert ...

Social Sciences Oct 27, 2021

Study: Peer mentorship is key to achieving equity in higher education leadership

Researchers from across the Arnold School have completed a study on the importance of peer mentorship in creating diverse leadership representation in higher education settings. They published their findings in Mentoring ...

Education Oct 26, 2021

Researchers use mobile tech, forge partnerships to study home literacy efforts

Penn State scientists are combining their skills in data science and innovative approaches to mobile technology with their ability to forge community partnerships to find ways to support families in their home literacy efforts.

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