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Publicly released: Fri 22 Nov 2024 at 1400 AEDT | 1600 NZDT Nature Genetics. University of Queensland researchers are setting the agenda for breeding high yield, heat tolerant and …
A century of cinema shows movies are rife with gender stereotypes
Dec 22, 2022 · A century of cinema shows movies are rife with gender stereotypes Potentially harmful gender stereotypes have been played out in film in actions as much as words, …
School uniforms can lead to discrimination and inequity
Nov 2, 2023 · Media release From: Murdoch University Uniforms have long been a topic of debate in schools and while they are often seen to promote discipline and unity, new research …
Solving the mystery of the four-headed echidna penis - Scimex
Jun 9, 2021 · Solving the mystery of the four-headed echidna penis Scientists have for the first time detailed the anatomy and workings of the short-beaked echidna penis, demonstrating its …
Angling, Rocking, Shallowing and Pairing could help women get …
Apr 15, 2021 · Media release From: PLOS Women describe specific techniques to increase their own pleasure. To provide women with specific language they can use to better understand, …
Snapping your fingers: How does it work? - Scimex
Nov 17, 2021 · Media release From: The Royal Society Feeling snappy - The ultrafast snap of a finger is mediated by skin friction Despite being a near universal motion that humans have …
Opposable thumbs evolved 2 million years ago - Scimex
Jan 29, 2021 · Media release From: Cell Press Modeling study of ancient thumbs traces the history of hominin thumb dexterity. Despite long-standing ideas about the importance of thumb …
Trans women’s heart-lung capacity and strength exceed cis
Oct 5, 2022 · Peer-reviewed: This work was reviewed and scrutinised by relevant independent experts. Observational study: A study in which the subject is observed to see if there is a …
Unlocking the mysteries of the 'doorway effect' - Scimex
Peer-reviewed: This work was reviewed and scrutinised by relevant independent experts. Experimental study: At least one thing in the experiment was changed to see if it had an …
Move over tardigrades! Rotifers are the new contender for the
Jun 8, 2021 · Move over tardigrades! Rotifers are the new contender for the world's toughest beasties Tiny tardigrades, sometimes known as water bears, are amazingly tough and can …