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Too much praise helps create narcissistic kids

Tuesday, 10 March 2015

Overvaluing and overpraising children can contribute to the development of narcissism, researchers have found.

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Got a PhD in science? Now what?

Leaving academia does not mean you have 'failed', says Tim Nielsen. He offers some career advice to young scientists. 35 comments

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The Aswan High Dam

Egypt: After the Flood

In its 7000 years of history, no event changed Egypt more profoundly than the construction of the Aswan High Dam.

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Why do we roll over when we're asleep?

What makes us suddenly uncomfortable on one side and needing to change to the other when we're in bed, and during what sleep phase are we more likely to do it? 11 comments

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That dress three ways: the eye is easily fooled with perceiving colourSix ways the blue and black dress scrambles your brain

Tuesday, 17 March 2015

It's a very rare event when visual neuroscience and textile technology combine to take over the interwebs ... 6 comments

The best position will depend upon whether you get pain in flexion or extensionNot tonight darling, I have a backache

Tuesday, 21 October 2014

Don't let a bad back get in the way of your love life. 18 comments

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MicroscopeAussie science

Wednesday, 15 August 2012

Put your knowledge of Aussie science under the microscope.

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In Vitro Fertilization

Friday, 20 June 2003

Explore in vitro fertilization in this interactive.

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Human head louse, Pediculus humanus capitis

Know your enemy

We take a close-up look at 14 human enemies that can kill us, do us harm or just plain annoy us.

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Need a patent? Tim Gillet's your man. Watch Ace Day Jobs to find out how he became a patent examiner.Patent examiner

Tuesday, 15 December 2009

Tim Gillet holds the future of new inventions in his hands. Watch Ace Day Jobs to find out why he became a patent examiner and what the job involves.

Kathy Belov's love of science is in her genes.Geneticist

Tuesday, 8 December 2009

Kathy Belov's love of science is in her genes. Watch Ace Day Jobs and find out how her work as a geneticist helps Tasmanian devils.

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Eyelash

Ideal lash length follows one-third rule

Long lashes may make your eyes stand out, but researchers have discovered the ideal lash length that protects your eyes from dust and damage.

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Corporate Psychopaths

Corporate psychopaths

What to do if you find yourself working with one...

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Angry faces may forecast mental health risk

Our brain's reaction to pictures of angry or fearful faces could help predict our risk of developing depression or anxiety in response to stressful life events, a new study suggests.

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Satellite ocean acidification

Satellite sea science, drones vs heart attacks, and plasmons

A quick look at other science news this week: ocean acidification measured from space, nano drugs target arteries, new plasmon materials, and nitrogen fixing gets a whole lot older.

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Moving train illusion strong in swayers

If you sway a lot when you close your eyes you are more likely to experience the illusion you are moving when you are not, suggests a study.