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Squids’ Birthdays Dictate Mating Behavior: Study Reveals Birth Timing Shapes Male Roles
The day a male spear squid hatches determines which mating tactic he will use throughout his life, according to new research. Spear squid (Heterololigo bleekeri) that hatch earlier in the season become “consorts” which fight for mating…
Illusion Unveils Mysteries: Experiments Suggest Brightness Perception Deeper in the Brain
For the first time, research shows that a certain kind of visual illusion, neon color spreading, works on mice. The study is also the first to combine the use of two investigative techniques called electrophysiology and optogenetics to…
University of Helsinki Admits Over 1,500 Applicants to International Master’s Programs
A total of 10 626 applicants applied to the 35 international master's programmes of the University of Helsinki in the application round that ended in January 2024. 1 527 new students were admitted to the programmes, which means that 14% of…
University of Helsinki Sees Record Number of Applicants for New Doctoral Researcher Positions
The application period for the three-year doctoral researcher positions funded by the Ministry of Education and Culture ended at the University of Helsinki on Monday 22 April. A total of 1,312 applications were received for 236 doctoral…
Blood Samples Revolutionize B-Cell Lymphoma Diagnosis and Prognosis
B-cell lymphoma is the most common cancer of the lymphatic system. In roughly 30% of patients with aggressive B-cell lymphoma, the disease relapses. At the moment, risk profiling for the disease derives from clinical estimates, such as a…
RMIT Turns to Nature to Enhance Vital Water Treatment Methods
Escalating industrialisation, urbanisation and climate change in Asia present a significant challenge to maintaining water quality.
In an effort to improve water treatment, RMIT has collaborated in an international team supporting…
RMIT: Sound Production Students Engage in Out-of-this-World Collaboration
Students from the Advanced Diploma of Sound Production recently worked with international group The Cambodian Space Project, helping to record and mix songs for their upcoming album The Golden Phoenix.
Drawing…
Griffith University Enhances Prospects for People with Parkinson’s
In an evolving journey towards understanding and supporting those living with Parkinson’s disease, a new report offers fresh insights into the burden it places on those affected.
The study by Professor George Mellick for Parkinson’s…
Researchers and Cave Divers Uncover Megafauna Secrets from the Depths
Cave diving is a recreation and emergency services skill that is not for the fainthearted, and without proper training the pastime can be potentially deadly.
While cave diving in Australia has experienced lows, there is much to…
Griffith University: Call for Lake ‘Healthcare Screening’ to Safeguard Global Human…
Lakes are considered the lifeblood of numerous ecosystems worldwide and are facing a health crisis that could potentially impact the millions of people dependent on their services.
Now a study co-authored by Griffith University…