australian scientists
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COVID-19 Could Survive on the Surface Of Your Phone for Almost a Month
Fresh Australian research suggests that the effective life of the Coronavirus on surfaces could be far longer than first anticipated, with lab samples maintaining viability for up to 28 days. Or in other words, yikes. Although there are some silver linings in the research too. As the ABC reports, research published in Virology Journal undertaken…
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Australia Now Has Smut Fungus
The CSIRO has just announced the development of a new biochemical control agent to help save Australian rainforests. Oh it’s called ‘Leaf Smut’ because ‘Straya.
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Australian Scientists Found Genes That Might Explain Your Desire To Get High
A team of Australian and International scientists just wrapped up the biggest study ever into the genetic predisposition for cannabis use – looking at DNA samples from more than 180,000 people from all over the world. And guess what? There are 35 genes that can influence you to pick up a joint. Or an apple…
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Australian Scientists (And Elon Musk) Sign Pledge Against Killer Robots
Leading Australian Artificial Intelligence Expert Professor Toby Walsh, along with Google DeepMind, the XPRIZE Foundation and Elon Musk make up just a few of the 2,500+ signatories of a global pledge to “neither participate in nor support the development, manufacture, trade, or use of lethal autonomous weapons.”