Drones are an example of the ‘dual-use technologies’ that can fall foul of research security concerns.
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As concerns over research security grow, Australia has no national policy or consistent approach.
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ChatGPT and other AI writing tools can make researchers more productive – but quality control is essential.
Conspiracy theories can muddle people’s thinking.
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Conspiracy theories abound. What should you believe − and how can you tell?
Over the years and to this day, many health professionals have supported the theory that flat feet pose a major risk factor for musculoskeletal disorders.
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Having asymptomatic flat feet is not a problem and does not require treatment. It’s important to debunk this common myth.
Considering how to reduce the impact of conflicts of interest on psychedelic studies is essential to avoid public health risks.
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Substantial economic growth in the psychedelic drugs market has drawn interest from corporations and start-ups. While this may accelerate research, it also sparks concerns about conflicts of interest.
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith introduces legislation addressing agreements between the federal government and provincial entities in Edmonton on April 10, 2024.
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The ideological war waged by Smith will only endanger high-quality research void of political interference from the government.
Cuts at Goldsmiths University in London could threaten up to half of departmental jobs in English, history, music, theatre and visual cultures.
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In the latest higher education funding freeze: sacrificing the arts for STEM subjects makes no sense.
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Sugar-free chewing gum has been promoted for its oral health benefits for years.
A dinosaur eggshell cross section, as imaged under fluorescence microscopy.
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Calcite, the material making up fossilized eggshells, may preserve amino acids better than bone.
Despite the challenges of performing research during COVID-19, researchers reported connecting on a more vulnerable level with their community partners, as they all attempted to get through the pandemic.
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Community-engaged research was disrupted by COVID-19 restrictions, meaning researchers faced serious challenges when their results were most needed: during a public health crisis.
European colonizers brought mice to the Americas, where they squeaked out a comfortable life.
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An evolutionary biologist is studying what these resilient urban pests can teach us about adaptation and evolution.
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As a partner on the International Public Policy Observatory, The Conversation is making an impact.
The pandemic spurred an increase in COVID-19 research, much of it with methodological holes.
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Pressure to ‘publish or perish’ and get results out as quickly as possible has led to weak study designs and shortened peer-review processes.
Quality in academic research can be compromised when diversity of experience is lacking among the reviewers.
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Politics and the lack of compensation are among the factors that can undermine the peer review process, which is important to the quality of knowledge in academic journals.
Denmark’s King Frederik X wipes away a tear as he waves to a crowd of 300,000 people.
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American men see manhood in opposition to womanhood. Danes, on the other hand, see manhood as not acting immaturely, as a boy would.
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Australia’s allies are serious about the risk of research espionage - and one way or another, we need to catch up.
Gender-affirming surgeries give transgender people the opportunity to align their bodies with their gender identity.
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The findings push back against the notion that many transgender people end up wishing they hadn’t gone through with gender-affirming surgeries.
A bag full of gas used in a helium recovery system.
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With the fourth significant shortage of helium in a decade continuing, companies and researchers are looking for alternative sources.
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The new Netflix documentary follows identical twins as they adopt different diets. This is a great example of a twin study – a uniquely useful research tool in science.
Libraries can be an oasis from doomscrolling and information overload.
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Though they’re sometimes characterized as attention-addled homebodies, younger people see a real value in libraries − one that goes beyond books.