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Nanomaterials 8 hours ago

Nanostructured copper surface shows potential for transparent, antimicrobial surfaces in touch displays

The interest in antimicrobial solutions for personal and multi-user touch screens, such as tablets and mobile devices, has grown in recent years. Traditional methods like sprayable alcohols or wipes are not ideal for these ...

Social Sciences 8 hours ago

Four things Australian schools should do now to help prevent gender-based violence

There is widespread agreement Australia needs to do better when it comes to gender-based violence. Anger and frustration at the numbers of women being killed saw national rallies over the weekend and a special National Cabinet ...

Archaeology May 2, 2024

For the ancient Maya, cracked mirrors were a path to the world beyond

Some people fear that breaking a mirror can lead to seven years of misfortune. The history of this superstition may go back to the ancient Greeks and Romans, who ascribed mysterious powers to reflected images.

Nanomaterials May 2, 2024

Study unveils 3D printing PQD-polymer architectures at room temperature

A technology enabling the fabrication of intricate three-dimensional (3D) quantum dot (QD)-based structures at room temperature has been developed.

Plants & Animals May 2, 2024

Pet parrots prefer live video-calls over watching pre-recorded videos of other birds

Pet parrots given the choice to video-call each other or watch pre-recorded videos of other birds will flock to the opportunity for live chats, new research shows.

Agriculture May 2, 2024

CDC, FDA, USDA answer big questions about the growing bird flu outbreak

Representatives with multiple agencies including the CDC, the United States Department of Agriculture and the Food and Drug Administration on May 1 discussed the latest news about bird flu in the U.S.

Social Sciences May 1, 2024

Study examines US public opinion of 'would-be' mass shooters

The unpredictable and widespread threat of mass shootings can affect anyone anywhere. Interrupting the process of planning and conducting a mass shooting is a matter of public safety. However, the public's willingness to ...

Social Sciences May 1, 2024

Rap music is being used as evidence to convict children of serious crimes: Report

New research from the University of Manchester has found that children are being swept up in murder and attempted murder cases—and being tried in adult courts—partly due to rap music culture being used as evidence against ...

Social Sciences May 1, 2024

Australians are more likely to have partners who don't share their political views than 25 years ago

Australian men and women are both becoming more progressive across generations, my recent research shows. But young women are more left-leaning than young men—so there is a gender gap, reflecting a global trend.

Earth Sciences May 1, 2024

Rock solid evidence: Angola geology reveals prehistoric split between South America and Africa

An SMU-led research team has found that ancient rocks and fossils from long-extinct marine reptiles in Angola clearly show a key part of Earth's past—the splitting of South America and Africa and the subsequent formation ...

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