You might’ve noticed more cycleways rolling out around town recently. Whether it’s a designated path alongside…
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We are working from home (again). Seven tips to boost well-being and productivity
Telstra and Westpac are the latest companies to encourage staff to work from home, just a…
Heat waves: Why ethnic minorities in the UK are more vulnerable, and what to do about it
Temperatures in the U.K. recently breached 40°C for the first time in recorded history. The country…
Earth's ancient water cycle was key to making continents, study shows
A new Curtin University study has found that water was transported much deeper in the early…
Studying modern-day dog bones may deepen knowledge of ancient dog-sledding activities
A University of Saskatchewan (USask) archaeology student is studying modern-day dog specimens in an effort to…
Four research-backed ways to find moments of connection with loved ones and strangers
A woman and her fiancé joke and laugh together while playing video games after a long…
New class of nanoparticle-based vaccines could help immunize against cancer
A vaccination as tumor therapy—with a vaccine individually created from a patient’s tissue sample that “attaches”…
Switch to a circular economy could protect the environment while generating more value
In 1924, a cartel of lightbulb manufacturers including General Electric and Philips agreed to artificially limit…
Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria re-launches VicFlora database to help identify plants
Today, Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria re-launched its plant biodiversity website, VicFlora. The new portal features upgrades…
Native New Zealand tree puts the sting on pain
Researchers at The University of Queensland (UQ) have found that a native New Zealand stinging tree…