The stability of democracies worldwide could be vulnerable if certain cultural values continue to decline, according to a new study published in Nature Human Behaviour.
Social Sciences
Dec 2, 2019
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Disrupting natural cannabinoid receptors has a detrimental effect on the development of zebrafish, according to new research by University of Alberta biologists.
Cell & Microbiology
Nov 6, 2019
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102
A new method for making stem cell colonies that mimic parts of early human development could help investigate important questions in maternal and child health, such as: What chemicals pose risks to developing embryos, and ...
Cell & Microbiology
Sep 12, 2019
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128
Despite Adelaide experiencing its wettest day in more than two years this month, a new study by UniSA shows droughts are becoming longer and more severe in South Australia.
Environment
Jun 13, 2019
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12
The term "smart city" has gained in popularity, but the label still conjures the use the technologies to solve operational problems. Rather, cities are complex and need intelligent, transformative and engaged efforts.
Environment
Jun 11, 2019
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12
The way energy is produced and distributed is changing rapidly as the industry moves away from carbon-based energy production. Technological development in the production of alternative energy has also sped up the emergence ...
Energy & Green Tech
Jun 3, 2019
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Almost two in three of Earth's longest rivers have been severed by dams, reservoirs or other manmade constructions, severely damaging some of the most important ecosystems on the planet, researchers said Wednesday.
Environment
May 8, 2019
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As the federal election approaches, we're expected to drown in slogans like "lower taxes", "wage growth", "franking credit reform" or "negative gearing reforms". These mostly assume voters are as obsessed as the politicians ...
Environment
May 2, 2019
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The future of farming has to look different from farming today. Tremendously different. Otherwise, we will risk losing even more biodiversity, continue with polluting water bodies, driving erosion and running down soil fertility. ...
Environment
Apr 18, 2019
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A single allergic reaction during pregnancy prompts sexual-development changes in the brains of offspring that last a lifetime, new research suggests.
Plants & Animals
Mar 21, 2019
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