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NASA Hubble Mission Team Goddard Space Flight Center Simulations predict that significantly more oxygen, a tracer of a wider set of heavy elements, should reside in these galaxies. So where did it go? Galactic winds unleashed by supernovae are apparently more effective at removing oxygen from low-mass galaxies than current…
A ten-year scientific investigation of museum specimens has uncovered two previously unrecognised bandicoot species, expanded the known range of the iconic quenda (or southeastern brown bandicoot), and reshaped understanding of…
Coronaviruses, including the virus that causes COVID-19 evolve rapidly, leading to new variants that are less susceptible to treatment. New research from UC San Diego suggests that targeting interactions between viral RNA and proteins could offer new treatment targets that are less vulnerable to the effects of viral evolution. The…
Ever wondered why a bad night’s sleep can leave you irritable, anxious or sad? Poor sleep affects our emotions, but its timing also plays a role. Our circadian rhythms are nearly 24-hour cycles that regulate alertness, hormones…
Elephants use a “rich repertoire” of more than 40 different gestures to show they “mean business.” Researchers found that the various signals — such as spreading their ears or flinging their trunk — are ways of communicating clear messages such as “Move away!” or “Stop what you are doing!” The…
Wollongong-based online news outlet covering Australia and beyond. If you have anything newsworthy - a story, video or picture to share with us, please email us. - An analysis of health data for more than 44 million births in the…
When you step into an ice-cold lake, it would be nice if your body warned you about possible harm with a polite message: “Your feet may be at risk. Would you kindly consider stepping out?” Professor of Integrated Musculoskeletal…
An event can have a valid name, a stable identifier, and a timestamp that lands decades outside the reporting period. The request may still be valid JSON. A successful HTTP response would not tell you whether the timestamp meant seconds or milliseconds. Event timestamp validation should start with a declared…
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