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Long-Acting Contraceptives Are as Safe as the Pill for Cancer Risk: New Study
Peakstock/Shutterstock Many women worry hormonal contraceptives have dangerous side-effects including increased cancer risk. But this perception is often out of…
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Surveillance Tech Is Changing Our Behavior and Brains
Vector Tradition/Shutterstock From self-service checkouts to public streets to stadiums – surveillance technology is everywhere. This pervasive monitoring is often…
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Going Bushwalking? 3 Handy Foods to Pack, Including Muesli Bars
Leah-Anne Thompson/Shutterstock This time of year, many of us love to get out and spend time in nature. This may…
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World-First Study Uncovers Mysteries of the Desert Marsupial Mole
Charles Feigin, La Trobe University Hidden beneath the dunes, a mysterious creature glides through the sand. This is not one…
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How Leftover Blood and Urine Samples Are Used for Medical Research
Kaboompics.com/Pexels A doctor’s visit often ends with you leaving with a pathology request form in hand. The request form soon…
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Psychological Thriller Conclave Explores Pope Elections – What’s the Real Story?
Roadshow Pictures The new film Conclave is a psychological thriller looking at the selection of the new pope. But what…
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New Excavation of Victoria’s ‘Rings of Mystery’ Uncovers Rich Aboriginal History
Earth ring on Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung Country, near Sunbury, Victoria. David Mullins On the outskirts of Melbourne, Australia, there is a…
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Beyond the Hype: What Workers Really Think About AI Assistants
Getty Images Imagine starting your workday with an AI assistant that not only helps you write emails but also tracks…
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What Is Reformer Pilates and Is It Worth the Cost?
Ahmet Kurt/Unsplash Reformer pilates is steadily growing in popularity, with new studios opening regularly in major cities all over the…
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How the Humble Fruit Fly Transformed Four Fields of Research
Drosophila melanogaster. Deep Scope/Shutterstock The common fruit fly (Drosophila melanogaster), more correctly called the vinegar fly, is a frequent visitor…
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Why Do Some People’s Hair and Nails Grow Faster Than Mine?
Jari Lobo/Pexels Throughout recorded history, our hair and nails played an important role in signifying who we are and our…
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Should You Use a Weighted Vest for Fitness, and How Heavy Should It Be?
ZR10/Shutterstock Exercise training while wearing a weighted vest is undergoing somewhat of a renaissance. Social media posts and trainers are…
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How Mosquito Repellents Work – A Chemistry Expert Explains
kamitana/Shutterstock It’s summertime, and for many of us that means plenty of time outside – and, unfortunately, mosquitoes. The combination…
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2025: Let’s Make It Game On for Our Natural World, Not Game Over
Jakub Maculewicz/Shutterstock It’s just past midnight in the cool, ancient forests of Tasmania. We’ve spent a long day and night…
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What Was Damnatio Memoriae? Getting Cancelled in Ancient Rome
Munzir Rosdi/Shutterstock People throughout history have deliberately tried to forget corrupt or criminal leaders who offend the public’s sense of…
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