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1 hr ago | New Scientist

Play your way to work with interactive games

New Scientist full online access is exclusive to subscribers. Registered users are given limited access to content, find out more .

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Related Topix: Australia, World News, Science / Technology

5 hrs ago | BioSpace

New Japanese Protozoal Patent for BioDiem Ltd.'s BDM-I

Staying up-to-date has never been simpler. Sign up for the free GenePool newsletter today! Melbourne, 22 May 2013: Australian infectious disease therapy and vaccine development company BioDiem Ltd has today announced the allowance of another Japanese patent for its novel antimicrobial compound, BDM-I. The patent covers use of BDM-I for treatment of ... (more)

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Related Topix: Australia, World News, Infectious Diseases, Medicine, Malaria, Health, Influenza, Epidemic, Natural Disasters, Vaccinations

10 hrs ago | Daily Mail

World's oldest bodybuilder: Pumping iron, the 83-year-old body...

At the ripe old age of 83 you could be forgiven for putting your feet up, sitting back and enjoying retirement.

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Related Topix: Australia, World News, bladder cancer, Health

17 hrs ago | Rediff.com

15 DRAMATIC moments captured on lens

Stunt expert Leigh-Anne Vizer is held by a 4.5 metre King Kong hand 300 metres above the city of Melbourne during a 'King Kong' production photo call at Eureka Skydeck in Melbourne, Australia.

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Related Topix: Australia, World News, Immigration Reform, US News, Illegal Immigration, Tornado, Natural Disasters, Moore, OK, South Korea, Asia

Tue May 21, 2013

Catholic World News

Australian archbishop admits predecessors covered up abuse

Archbishop Denis Hart of Melbourne, Australia, has admitted that Church leaders in the past did not respond adequately to sex-abuse complaints.

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Related Topix: Australia, World News, Roman Catholic Church, Religion

ABC News

Bringing coffee from Melbourne to Menzies: the ultimate tree change

Can you imagine taking off to live in a remote outreach 3000km away? Ann Sheehan explains how the red dirt 'got in their veins'. It was meant to be a six month sabbatical, but six years and 3000km later the Sheehan-Lee family is happier than ever.

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Related Topix: Australia, World News, Oceania

Surgical Products

Challenges Encountered In Surgical Management Of Spine Trauma In Morbidly Obese Patients

Physicians at Monash University and The Alfred Hospital in Melbourne, Australia describe the logistic, medical, and societal challenges faced in treating spine trauma in morbidly obese patients.

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Related Topix: Australia, World News, Epidemic, Natural Disasters

Composites Technology

CRC-ACS wins Cooperative Research Center Assn.'s Star Award

Australia-based Cooperative Research Centre for Advanced Composite Structures was recognized for its role in building international markets for Australian small to medium enterprises in an May 16 awards ceremony.

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Mon May 20, 2013

MediLexicon

Type 1 Diabetes May Be Reversible With Immune Suppressor Protein

A professor in Melbourne, Australia, who is on a mission to find a cure for type 1 diabetes, believes that the answer, or part of it, lies with an immune suppressor protein called CD52.

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Related Topix: Australia, World News, Immunology, Biology, Science, Medicine, Insulin (generic), Humulin, Novolin, Health

MyPrintResource.com

Visual Magnetics to Support Conect Enterprises at Visual Impact Melbourne 2013

Visual Magnetics will be supporting Conect Enterprises Pty. Ltd. at Visual Impact Melbourne 2013.

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Related Topix: Australia, World News

CBS 47

Faith Hill rules herself out of the X Factor judging panel

Faith Hill performs live on stage at Rod Laver Arena on March 20, 2012 in Melbourne, Australia.

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Related Topix: Faith Hill, Country, Australia, World News, Entertainment, Television, The X Factor, Kelly Rowland, R-N-B, Black Entertainment, Hip-Hop

Ijbnpa.org

Examination of mid-intervention mediating effects on objectively...

The optimal targets and strategies for effectively reducing sedentary behavior among young people are unknown.

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Sun May 19, 2013

The Toronto Star

Judith Shamian elected as president of International Council of Nurses

Judith Shamian said she's been given a dream opportunity to influence to health of people and nursing, after being elected president of the International Council of Nurses.

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Related Topix: Nursing, Medicine, Australia, World News

Scientific American

Dogs and Cats in the Home: Happiness for All?

'Dogs and Cats in the Home: Happiness for All?' was a Finalist in the inaugural ScienceSeeker Awards * in the category Best Post About Peer-reviewed Research .

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Related Topix: Blog News, Australia, World News, Canisius College, Buffalo, NY, Genetics, Medicine

Fri May 17, 2013

Free Williamsburg

Brooklyn Electronic Dance Round Up: MAY 17-19

There's another incredible weekend of dancing and relaxation ahead of us here. I've said it before and i'll emphasize it again, lineups keep getting stronger and more enticing.

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Related Topix: Move D, Electronic, Australia, World News, Italy

Thu May 16, 2013

Boston.com

The Seekers singer Durham suffers brain hemorrhage

In this Nov. 9, 2011 photo provided by Dianna O'Neill Publicity, Judith Durham poses for a portrait at a Melbourne hotel, Australia.

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Related Topix: Folk, The Seekers, Australia, World News,

Wed May 15, 2013

The Courier

O'Sullivan vies for Racing Victoria award

O'Sullivan is a monthly nominee vying for the Fred Hoysted Medal. He was nominated in January for his achievements with British General and Tuscan Fire.

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EurekAlert!

No idle chatter: Study finds malaria parasites 'talk' to each other

Professor Alan Cowman and Dr. Neta Regev-Rudzki from the Walter and Eliza Hall Institute in Melbourne, Australia, have made the surprise discovery that malaria parasites can 'talk' to each... Melbourne scientists have made the surprise discovery that malaria parasites can 'talk' to each other - a social behaviour to ensure the parasite's survival ... (more)

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Related Topix: Medicine, Malaria, Health, Australia, World News, Biology, Molecular Biology, Science

FOX23

Man Dead 40 Minutes - Revived By New Device

Melbourne, Australia - A new CPR technique in Australia is getting attention from the U.S. medical community.

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Tue May 14, 2013

Materialicious

South Yarra Residence by Carr Design Group

South Yarra Residence is a minimalist house located in Melbourne, Australia, designed by Carr Design Group.

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