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Spending time in nature prevents disease and boosts wellbeing
Scientific research supports advice of conservation groups and nature enthusiasts: spending time in nature is good for us A study published in Frontiers in Psychology has found that spending time in...
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Offshore wind farms threaten world’s largest northern gannet colony
Northern gannets around the UK are at much greater risk from wind turbine blades than previously thought, according to new scientific research. Several wind farms are due to be built in the next five...
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Kermadec Ocean Sanctuary to protect unique marine habitat
New Zealand initiative to protect unique fauna diversity shows world leadership in sustainable marine environment management. New Zealand Prime Minister John Key has announced the creation of the...
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Disturbing truth behind Australia’s shark nets
Photo credit: Nick Caloyianis, National Geographic Shark nets and baited drum lines in Australia have killed thousands of marine animals in the bid to protect ocean users from shark attacks. Since...
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Deer hunter blunder kills critically endangered takahe
New Zealand deer hunters culling pukeko on an island sanctuary have killed rare flightless birds by mistake. New Zealand pukeko “The pūkeko is probably one of the most recognised native birds in New...
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Tasmanian devil revival could control mainland feral cats
Scientists suggest reintroducing the Tasmanian devil to Australia’s mainland forests could restore ecological systems and save native species from extinction. Australian researchers from the University...
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Starchy carbohydrates made our brains bigger
Carbohydrates have been left off the menu by dietary fads that favour protein, but a new study on human brain evolution suggests a key role for starchy plant foods Paleolithic diets are increasing in...
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Kiwi genome reveals nocturnal bird’s colour blindness
The genetic blueprint has been mapped for New Zealand’s national bird, revealing that the kiwi’s adaptation to a nocturnal, ground-dwelling lifestyle has meant poorer eyesight, but super smelling...
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Cull of 2 million feral cats by 2020 to save native species
Australia has pledged to tackle the soaring feral cat population that threatens more native species with extinction. Australian numbat With 1800 nationally listed threatened species, the Australian...
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REM sleep essential to children’s brain development and learning
Researchers identify that rapid eye movement or REM sleep, usually associated with dreaming, is critical to converting daytime experiences into memories required for normal brain function. Researchers...
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Owners in denial over cat predation on wildlife
New research suggests cat owners are reluctant to accept their cat’s role in falling wildlife numbers, and a cat welfare approach may be the only way to effect change. Domestic cats have been...
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Bat fossil reveals supersize walking bat 16 million years ago
Scientists in New Zealand unearth an ancient bat fossil, revealing a new bat species that once scurried the forest like its much smaller modern relative, the short-tailed bat. In the study, published...
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Scientists develop alternative to antibiotics for farm animals
With “superbugs” a “ticking time-bomb” for animals and humans, scientists are set to commercialise an alternative to antibiotics for farm animals in disease prevention. Drug-resistant infection in...
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Acetaminophen pain reliever may also dull your pleasure
Next time you take a painkiller, your sensitivity to pain may not be the only thing that is reduced. You may also be reducing your sensitivity to pleasure. Researchers in the U.S have found that the...
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Narcissism created by well-meaning parents
Telling our children they are better than others and giving them a skewed view of their worth may not be good for them in the long run. A recent study looking at the causes of narcissism reveals that...
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Endangered porpoise thrown a lifeline as Maui dolphins drown
The Mexican government makes a late bid to save its critically endangered porpoise – the world’s smallest marine mammal, while New Zealand lets the world’s rarest dolphin drown. The vaquita population...
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Spider venom: A breakthrough in chronic pain relief
Scientists have found that compounds in spider venom may provide the key to developing a new class of painkillers to treat chronic pain. The study, published in the British Journal of Pharmacology,...
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