Researchers have developed a highly efficient and reusable biocatalyst with promising applications in the food and cosmetics industries. Summary Researchers have created a new, highly effective, and reusable biocatalyst. This innovative catalyst offers significant potential Read More
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New research finds Instagram promotes white appearances, cultural appropriation and
New Swinburne research finds Instagram filters promote white beauty standards, selective cultural appropriation and allow users to ‘try on’ risky surgical procedures, in potentially harmful ways. The study is published in the journal Information, Communication &Read More
Theory-guided strategy expands the scope of measurable quantum interactions –
A new theory-guided framework could help scientists probe the properties of new semiconductors for next-generation microelectronic devices, or discover materials that boost the performance of quantum computers. Summary A new theory-driven framework promises to accelerate Read More
Prescribed burning threatens survival of skinks and other wildlife –
As Australia and the world grapple with global warming and increased bushfire risks, University of South Australia ecologists are turning their attention to the impact of prescribed burning on native animals. Summary Australian ecologists are Read More
Grassland loss and woody plant encroachment drive decline of golden-shouldered
The endangered golden-shouldered parrot, a technicolor species native to Far North Queensland’s Cape York Peninsula, is abandoning areas of grassland it usually nests in because woody plants are encroaching upon its preferred vegetation. Summary Read More
Divers clutch wooden spears as they plunge beneath the waves, hunting hordes of hungry starfish destroying the coral reefs around the Cook Islands. Summary Cook Islands divers are combating a starfish invasion threatening their coral Read More
To succeed at university, Italian students need to pass interview-style oral exams. Now scientists have found that the time of the exam could be a critical factor influencing their success… or failure. Even when other Read More
New study unlocks molecular defense against devastating potato pathogen –
A team of plant scientists has made a significant breakthrough in understanding how potato plants defend themselves against Spongospora subterranea f. sp. subterranea (Sss)—the soilborne pathogen that causes powdery scab, an emerging and economically Read More
Despite the steady growth of online shopping, the majority of the UK public still prefers to buy groceries at the supermarket. Summary While e-commerce continues to expand, the traditional supermarket remains the dominant force in Read More
Intestinal damage results from hidden cryptosporidium cell invasion, study shows
The intestinal parasite Cryptosporidium is a vicious trespasser, hiding within the cells that line the gut and causing intestinal damage. Summary Cryptosporidium is a parasitic protozoan that invades the cells lining the intestines. This intracellular Read More