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Publicly released: Sat 14 Dec 2024 at 0301 AEDT | 0501 NZDT Early Child Development and Care. Excessive screentime among preschool-age children could lead to reduced sleep quality, which could also exacerbate problems such as poor attention, hyperactivity, and unstable mood, according to international researchers.
EXPERT REACTION: Australia's 2019-20 black summer megafires …
Nov 14, 2024 · EXPERT REACTION: Australia's 2019-20 black summer megafires affected rainforests and mammals the most Australian researchers have combed through a massive dataset to show how the 2019-2020 Australian megafires impacted more than 2,000 different species of Aussie plants and animals. The bush
Neanderthal blood genetically linked to Aboriginal Aussies
Jul 29, 2021 · Neanderthal blood genetically linked to Aboriginal Aussies International scientists analysed the blood types of some ancient human ancestors, the Denisovans and the Neanderthals, by looking at their DNA, and say their genes for blood type suggest both groups originated in Africa. They also
Yes homo: Mammals keep evolving homosexual behaviours
Oct 4, 2023 · Media release From: Springer Nature 1. Animal behaviour: Investigating the evolution of same-sex sexual behaviour in mammals. Same-sex sexual behaviour may have evolved repeatedly in mammals, according to a Nature Communications paper. The authors suggest that this behaviour may play an adaptive role in social bonding and reducing conflict.
Flying ‘dragon’ robot could fight fires from a distance
Dec 22, 2023 · Media release From: Frontiers Scientists develop ‘flying dragon’ robot to fight fires from a distance. Subtitle: Flying firefighter robot can be ready for real-world use in the next decade Summary: Researchers have developed the Dragon Firefighter, a flying firehose that can aid human firefighters to put out the most dangerous fires.
Angling, Rocking, Shallowing and Pairing could help women get …
Apr 15, 2021 · Media release From: PLOS Women describe specific techniques to increase their own pleasure. To provide women with specific language they can use to better understand, communicate and advocate for their sexual pleasure—and add to scientific understanding of an understudied topic— a nationally representative survey of US women names and describes techniques women use to increase their ...
Paper straws contain 'forever chemicals', so may not be better …
Aug 25, 2023 · Paper straws contain 'forever chemicals', so may not be better than plastic ones An analysis of 39 brands of straws made from paper, bamboo, glass, stainless steel, and plastic found chemicals known as PFAS (poly and perfluoroalkyl substances) in almost all types of straws, except for those
Felixer, the grooming trap, works to control feral cats - Scimex
May 28, 2020 · Felixer, the grooming trap, works to control feral cats A feral cat management device that uses lasers and sensors to specifically target cats has been shown to be effective in a field trial in remote South Australia. The device, called a …
A century of cinema shows movies are rife with gender stereotypes
Dec 22, 2022 · A century of cinema shows movies are rife with gender stereotypes Potentially harmful gender stereotypes have been played out in film in actions as much as words, according to international researchers who used machine learning to investigate over 100 years of film. Analysing over 1.2 milli
School uniforms can lead to discrimination and inequity
Nov 2, 2023 · Media release From: Murdoch University Uniforms have long been a topic of debate in schools and while they are often seen to promote discipline and unity, new research suggests they can lead to discrimination and inequality.