science
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Is Too Much Processed Food Making You Angry?
Emotional, non-rational, even explosive remarks in public discourse have escalated in recent years. Politicians endure insults during legislative discussions; scientists receive emails and tweets containing verbal abuse and threats. What’s going on? This escalation in angry rhetoric is sometimes attributed to social media. But are there other influences altering communication styles? As researchers in the…
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You’ve Been Reading the Weather Forecast Icons All Wrong
We rely on weather forecasts for a lot in our day to day lives, but have we been interpreting the weather icons wrong this whole time?
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Melbourne Earthquake: What Exactly Happened and Why?
A magnitude 5.8 earthquake has struck about 115 kilometres east of Melbourne in Victoria, causing damage to buildings and forcing residents to evacuate across the city. The quake, which started near Woods Point at a depth of 12km, was also felt in Sydney, Canberra, Adelaide and even as far as Launceston, Tasmania. I and the…
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What Young Aussies Need to Know About Stroke Prevention
While some risk factors can’t be helped, there are ways you can work to prevent a stroke. In fact, 80% of strokes are preventable.