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Nuclear fusion has long been considered a holy grail of clean, renewable energy, possibly providing near-limitless power without the drawbacks of fossil fuels or nuclear...

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Researchers create a nano-thin gold coating to keep glasses from fogging up.

Love

December 13, 2022

Researchers at ETH Zurich have spent the last few years perfecting a coating that can prevent fogging on glass surfaces passively. Their most recent iteration...

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According to a study, 50% of repair firms snooped on consumer devices.

Chryso

November 23, 2022

Many people, even the most technically savvy, find that repairing a phone or computer is beyond their capabilities. Such circumstances frequently necessitate taking the device...

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Research sheds light on Kākāpō pandemic mystery

Love

November 8, 2022

A juvenile kākāpō chick. Photo: RNZ / Alison Ballance New research has revealed more details about what caused the 2019 kākāpō pandemic. Many of them...

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Picking your nose may increase your risk of Alzheimer’s and dementia, according to James St John.

Love

November 6, 2022

A groundbreaking study has shown that bacteria can travel through the olfactory nerve in the nose and into the brain of mice, where they produce...

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Researchers create a spray-on “metallic” plastic that conducts electricity similarly to metal.

Chryso

October 28, 2022

University of Chicago researchers have created a material that can be formed like a plastic but has the electrical conductivity properties associated with metals. Traditional...

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Doctors rarely talk to women about the sexual side effects of cancer treatments.

Root-Am

October 26, 2022

When a man has cancer that affects his sexual function, his doctor will most likely discuss it with him. According to new research, this is...

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A study looks into how the brain solidifies memories while sleeping.

Root-Am

October 26, 2022

Many people have wondered, "How are memories made to last?" According to a new study, they are solidified during sleep by the interaction of two...

Health Research

E-cigarettes may interfere with heart rhythm and increase the risk of sudden cardiac arrest.

Root-Am

October 26, 2022

A new study suggests that exposure to specific chemicals in e-cigarette liquids may cause heart arrhythmias and electrical dysfunction – cardiac effects similar to or...

New Zealand Research

Cruise ships may have influenced behaviour change in Hector’s dolphins – research

Root-Am

October 24, 2022

The research analysed data which showed dolphins are now less likely to be seen in the inner harbour, as cruise ship numbers increased. (file photo)...

Health Research

Groundbreaking Israeli research uncovers what protects us from heart disease

KEx

October 10, 2022

Assuta Ashdod-led study finds protective biological factors that prevent the development of atherosclerosis in high-risk individuals. THE SAMSON Assuta Ashdod University Hospital (photo credit: MARC...

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Does your life flash before your eyes before your death? – study

KEx

October 10, 2022

Researchers found evidence that the brain may be capable of generating "coordinated activity during the near-death period." From the 1543 book in the collection in...

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Alternative social media sites have strong hold on news consumption for a reason – study

KEx

October 10, 2022

The development of alternative social media channels continues to expose obstacles in reporting accuracy. Today’s youths prefer to share their feelings and emotions through texts...

COVID-19 Research

If people use COVID-19 boosters, they could save 90,000 lives.

KEx

October 7, 2022October 7, 2022

According to a new analysis, the number of Americans who die from COVID-19 this winter may be determined by how many people get their booster...

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Researchers uncover a star that is being devoured by its smaller, deadlier neighbour.

KEx

October 7, 2022

Although the Sun is the only star in our solar system, almost half of all other stars in the Milky Way are part of binary...

New Zealand Research

Eating disorders:168% increase in hospital admissions of children

KEx

October 5, 2022

Photo: 123RF Warning: This story discusses eating disorders and disordered eating. The number of Kiwis suffering from eating disorders has skyrocketed over the last five...

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Legal marijuana, but Uruguayans still prefer black market

KEx

September 30, 2022

A marijuana plant at a cannabis growing and consuming club in Montevideo, Uruguay Eitan ABRAMOVICH AFP Uruguay was a pioneer in the legalization of recreational...

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Drink 2 to 3 cups of coffee per day for a longer life and better heart health, according to a study.

KEx

September 28, 2022

A new study suggests that drinking two to three cups of coffee per day is associated with a longer lifespan and a lower risk of...

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A new study warns of the dangers of opioids after lung cancer surgery.

KEx

September 13, 2022September 28, 2022

People who start taking opioids for six months or more to relieve pain after lung cancer surgery have a 40% increased risk of dying from...

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Cannabis use during pregnancy may harm a child’s long-term mental health, according to a study.

KEx

September 13, 2022

New research links prenatal cannabis exposure to social, emotional, and behavioural problems in offspring that may persist into early adolescence, serving as a cautionary tale...

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This is the amazing thing that spinach does to your brain

Chryso

August 17, 2022

Leafy greens are healthy, can help you maintain a healthy weight and promote heart health. Don’t wait, go buy kale and spinach. Leafy greens are...

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Monkeypox symptoms may look different than in past cases – study

KEx

July 31, 2022

WHO Europe has forecast just over 27,000 monkeypox cases in 88 countries by Aug. 2, up from 17,800 cases in nearly 70 countries at the...

COVID-19 Research

Twitter shows COVID-19 promoted healthy eating in the US – study

KEx

July 28, 2022

Although people have blamed COVID-19 lockdowns for their alleged consumption of fast food and weight gain, it seems that this is not true if one...

New Zealand Research

Study finds kānuka oil effective treatment for eczema conditions

KEx

July 28, 2022

The first clinical trial into the use of kānuka oil has found it's an effective cream treatment for moderate-to-severe eczema in adults. Kānuka oil when...

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The science of feeling good, and new antidepressant research

KEx

July 24, 2022

This week new research seemingly threw some aspects of antidepressants' use into question, but a psychology professor says there's more to it than a headline....

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French fries: How bad are they for you and what’s the best way to eat them?

KEx

July 23, 2022

It’s impossible not to love french fries, but everyone knows that they’re unhealthy. Here's everything you need to know. Illustrative image of french fries. (photo...

COVID-19 Research

COVID-19 patients more likely to develop diabetes and heart disease – study

KEx

July 23, 2022

Instances of diabetes mellitus and cardiovascular diseases were found to be significantly higher than average in the 12 weeks following infection. COVID-19 rapid antigen test...

COVID-19 Research

COVID booster effectiveness wanes after 3 months, study shows

KEx

July 23, 2022

Data in a new clinical trial was consistent with real-world reports showing waning protection against COVID-19 infection during the Omicron wave in people who received...