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[Link] ANU scientists discover unusually high rate of gene mutation behind kidney disease on the NT's Tiwi Islands
Read: 23/12/2021 www.abc.net.au
But in one day, his whole life changed. Just two days after a check-up, Mr Henry received devastating news from his doctor – his kidneys were shutting down, fast.
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[Link] Turns Out Your DNA Sticks to MDMA Caps. That Could Help Police Track Down Drug Dealers.
Read: 7/8/2021 www.vice.com
Forensic scientists have found a way to recover human DNA from the surface of pills and capsules – a breakthrough that they hope will help law enforcement agencies nail down criminals and expose illegal drug syndicates.
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[Link] China is far from alone in taking advantage of Australian universities’ self-inflicted wounds
Read: 14/7/2021 www.theguardian.com
Outside the political sphere, much of Australia’s China panic centres on university campuses. This is hardly surprising, given the deep connections of the Australian higher-education sector to China.
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[Link] Australian universities may allow pseudonyms to protect students including those critical of China
Read: 2/7/2021 www.theguardian.com
Australian universities may allow students to submit written assignments under pseudonyms and in hard copy amid growing concerns about foreign government-linked harassment over politically sensitive topics.
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[Link] 'A hellish world': Astronomers have discovered a new planet but you won't want to visit
Read: 28/4/2021 www.abc.net.au
Queensland astronomers have discovered a new planet, but it offers a welcome far too warm for any human visitors. TOI-1431b — or MASCARA-5b — is about 490 light years away from earth and one of the hottest planets ever recorded, with temperatures high enough to vaporise most metals.