The Future of Food
18 May 2021

The Future of Food

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The way food is grown, used and distributed is constantly changing. When our grandparents were young, they had different access to food than we do, and it will look different again in the coming decades. So, what will our food … Continued
Live Fast, Die Last
15 Jan 2021

Live Fast, Die Last

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In complete defiance of one of nature’s most fundamental laws, a species of tiny, frenetic bat is living 10 times longer – and healthier – than it should. Andrew Bain talks to the research team embarking on the project of … Continued
Can cat genes explain their nine lives?
6 Nov 2020

Can cat genes explain their nine lives?

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Maybe not, but they can help unravel genomic mutations. This article describes research about cat genomes and mutations. It is suitable for year 10 biology students studying genetics and DNA.   Word Count: 529 Credit: Josef Timar / Getty Images … Continued
Five things you should know about the brain in our gut
23 Jul 2019

Five things you should know about the brain in our gut

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From moods to memory, the brain in our gut has a big impact on the brain in our heads. RMIT neuroscientist Elisa Hill-Yardin says our gut brain is one big nervous system and could play a part in neurological disorders. … Continued