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Science News Roundup: ‘Secret’ life of sharks; Mystery of the dimming of massive star Betelgeuse explained and more – Devdiscourse
Researchers said on Wednesday they identified the pheromone – a chemical produced by an animal that affects the behavior of others of its own species – in the world’s most widespread locust species, the migratory locust, or Locusta migratoria.
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UC San Diego research lab to make environmentally friendly flip flops from algae
Researchers at University of California, San Diego hope to make future beach visits both environmentally and fashion-friendly, with a new formula for biodegradable flip flops. Mike Burkart, professor of chemistry and biochemistry at the public research university in San Diego, California, has developed a polymer from algae, which decomposes naturally.
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Noosa News22 hours agoTwo in five Brisbane streets have no footpaths, with council building about 4km of new paths last year
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Noosa News21 hours agoWeather to warm up in Queensland, as more rain forecast for the north
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General21 hours agoNZ offers blueprint for home-building productivity fix