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Why some people are more drawn to conspiracy theories than others

A strong psychological need for order and structure can, in some people, overshadow their ability to question those beliefs, research suggests

The Independent UK

Scientists say they now know what went wrong with Johnson & Johnson’s Covid vaccine

Some people who took the shots developed a rare and severe type of blood clot called VITT

The Independent UK

Social lives of whales and dolphins shape the spread of infectious diseases

Dolphins, whales and seals are highly social animals. Many live in groups, form long-term relationships, and repeatedly interact with the same individuals over years or even decades. Some dolphins have preferred companions, while others move between groups in fluid, ever-changing social networks.

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Taking paracetamol in pregnancy doesn’t increase your baby’s risk of autism or ADHD – new review

If you’ve been pregnant in the past few months, you may have faced a dilemma. You wake up with a fever, a pounding headache or back pain – and then pause. Is it safe to take paracetamol?

The Conversation

The $60 laundry gadget helping arrest global pollution

Lab testing of a South Australian-made washing machine filter has revealed it can help protect waterways from polyester and other synthetic microparticles.

AAP

Getting enough sleep may be the key to staying healthy, new research finds

Around 1 in eight people in the global study got enough sleep and exercise.

Euronews

Indigenous students construct new paths in engineering

Indigenous students with a passion for STEM are being introduced to the world of engineering, with hands-on workshops, site visits and cultural activities.

AAP

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How climate change could be ruining your sleep

Sleep apnoea, which causes breathing problems at night, is thought to affect about 10 million people in the UK

The Independent UK

Australians ranked their 15 biggest problems: how do yours compare?

A survey asked Australians to rank the problems they’re most concerned about. Here’s how Flinders University is addressing each one.

The Guardian - AU

Scientists find new materials to make shark bite-resistant suits for divers

Researchers hope materials assessed in study can be part of the ‘toolkit’ to reduce shark-bite risk

The Independent UK

Can ‘bite-resistant’ wetsuits help protect surfers against sharks? Here’s what Australian researchers have found

Study finds that some suits – incorporating materials such as Kevlar – can reduce the severity of puncture damage from shark bites

The Guardian - AU

Safer, faster, and cheaper way to extract gold at 99% purity from electronic waste detailed — new method for recovering gold from PCBs uses a sanitizing reagent and a novel polymer

A Flinders University research team has developed a new way of recovering gold from ore and e-waste that's safer and more cost-efficient.

Tom’s Hardware

Research team shares new method for sucking gold out of old PC hardware, making some progress towards shrinking our mountains of e-waste one day

No more nightmares.

PC Gamer

There’s gold trapped in your iPhone – and chemists have found a safe new way to extract it

In 2022, humans produced an estimated 62 million tonnes of electronic waste – enough to fill more than 1.5 million garbage trucks. This was up 82% from 2010 and is expected to rise to 82 million tonnes in 2030.

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Blinding lights: the hidden science behind gambling’s glow

There’s a reason casinos rarely have windows or clocks, they’re engineered to make you lose track of time. But what if it’s not just time you’re losing? New research suggests that the lighting used in gambling environments could be quietly altering how we make decisions, making us more prone to…

The Independent UK

Sleep apnoea cases may double this century due to global warming, researchers warn

Researchers collected data over several years and found hotter temperatures were associated with 45% increase in sleep apnea

AAP

Snoring snoozers are biggest losers as world warms up

Sleep apnoea will be more common and more severe due to global warming, leading to increased health and economic burdens, sleep researchers warn.

The Guardian - AU

Distorted moles to lesser bilbies: a new way to marvel at Australia’s supremely weird and unique mammals

Users of Ozboneviz site can spin and zoom 3D scans of bones and skeletons. Scientists hope it helps disprove the myth that marsupials are less evolved

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‘Turning point’: claw print fossils found in Australia rewrite story of amniotes by 40 million years

The discovery by two local fossil hunters on a river bank in Victoria has ‘potentially far-reaching implications’, scientists say

The Conversation

Trainwrecks and triumphs: the 10 best books about the political campaign trail, chosen by experts

Phantasmagorical policy promises, TV meltdowns, gonzo journalists … political campaigns were once the stuff of passion and high drama. We asked 10 experts to nominate their favourite book about the hustings hustle.

AAP

Reality check for reviving dead and dying coral reefs

Expensive and up against climate change, experts say restoration is a drop in the ocean when it comes to protecting coral reefs.

The Conversation

When a 1-in-100 year flood washed through the Coorong, it made the vital microbiome of this lagoon healthier

You might know South Australia’s iconic Coorong from the famous Australian children’s book, Storm Boy, set around this coastal lagoon.

The Conversation

How can you help your child make friends?

One of the things children (and parents) may worry about at the start of the new school year is, will I have friends?

The Guardian - AU

Orcas hunt great white sharks in Australian waters and eat their livers, 50cm bite mark confirms

Behaviour of ‘remarkable predators’ also seen off coast of South Africa could affect ecosystem, researchers say

AAP

Researchers to give futuristic wind turbine a whirl

A curvy, curly wind turbine will be put to the test in Australia as researchers and a local start-up look for ways to add more to metropolitan areas.

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