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Researchers at Lund University in Sweden have identified one of the reasons why the childhood cancer neuroblastoma becomes resistant to chemotherapy. The findings are significant for how future treatments should be designed. The results have been published in Science Advances. Neuroblastoma is an aggressive cancer of the sympathetic nervous system, especially the adrenal gland. Despite …

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This is a head-scratcher. Cameron Murray scores an incredibly soft try as Australia regain the lead. The Rabbitohs back-rower taps and runs from about 10 meters out and slips through a weak New Zealand defence, before a Nathan Cleary kick gives the Kangaroos a 16-14 lead. Brandon Smith and Nelson Asofa-Solomona are the defenders in …

Australia v New Zealand Rugby League World Cup semi-final LIVE: ‘Not acceptable’ Kiwi lapse sends Kangaroos into decider Robinson scores match-winner Young star Oloapu splits Queensland Moment Latrell realized he was “home” Read More »

The federal government is closely monitoring Russia’s “diplomatic profile” in Australia and is scrutinizing visas, amid concerns about the extent of the Kremlin’s intelligence operations here. Key Points: Government says it is ‘looking very hard’ at Russia’s presence in Australia amid concerns over Kremlin-backed intelligence operations The opposition has been briefed on the government’s approach …

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After Hurricane Nicole made landfall in Florida earlier this week, NASA will hold a media conference call today, Friday, November 11 at 3:00 PM EST, on the status of its mega rocket and the his Artemis I spacecraft at the Kennedy Space Agencies launch pad. Center in Florida. Jim Free, associate administrator for the Exploration …

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November 11, 2022 Reviewed by Alex Smith A research team led by Cheng Gu of South China University of Technology and Susumu Kitagawa of Kyoto University’s Institute of Cellular Materials Science (iCeMS) has developed a material that can successfully separate l ‘heavy water from normal water at room temperature. The incorporation of dragonfly-shaped gate molecules …

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Russia’s defense ministry said on Friday it had finished withdrawing its troops from the western bank of the Dnieper River in southern Ukraine’s Kherson region, a withdrawal that marks another humiliating setback for Moscow in its war in Ukraine In a statement carried by Russia’s state news agencies, the ministry said the withdrawal was completed …

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In a recent study published in JAMA Network Open, researchers investigated placental transfer rates of anti-severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) antibodies in pregnant women. They did this in two cohorts of pregnant females; the first cohort had women with natural SARS-CoV-2 infection, and the other had received the 2019 coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccination. Study: …

Is placental antibody transfer after COVID-19 vaccination different from that after SARS-CoV-2 infection in pregnant individuals? Read More »

Climate campaigners targeting masterpieces around the world are not fully aware of the delicacy of the artworks, the directors of nearly 100 galleries have warned, saying they have been “deeply shaken” by the attacks . This year, famous works of art have been attacked by protesters from various activist groups calling for action against the …

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Assistant Professor Mason Klein is fascinated by animal movement and behavior. “Why do animals do what they do and how do they decide where to go? Also, what happens in the brain to make them behave this way? It’s these questions that have intrigued me,” said Klein, a professor in the College of Arts and …

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In the health news now, and Australian states and territories are holding the line on optional mask use. It comes after Queensland urged residents to wear face coverings as the state enters its fourth wave of COVID-19. The Palaszczuk Government has raised the alert level under its pandemic response from amber to green, telling people …

Australian News LIVE: Senate fight heats up over Labor labor reforms; RBA warns of further interest rate hikes Read More »