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What’s driving avian influenza virus evolution? Human food systems

The demand for cheap sources of animal protein has driven the selection of fast-growing meat chickens and layer hens that produce increased numbers of eggs per year.

Why are we seeing more pandemics?

Factors such as climate change, biodiversity loss and other global challenges are the ultimate (high level) cause of pandemics.

Indian-Australian scientist helps create yeast dust to detect COVID-19

Dr Selvakumar Edwardraja said the yeast sensor technology can be genetically programmed to detect specific viral strains

Can your mobile phone get a virus? Yes – and you’ll have to look carefully to see the signs

A virus can limit your phone’s functionality, send your personal information to hackers, and send your contacts spam messages linking to malware.

Coronavirus: is it safe for kids to go back to school? Do you also have these concerns?

Asha Bowen, Telethon Kids Institute; Archana Koirala, University of Sydney; Fiona Russell, University of Melbourne; Kristine Macartney, University of Sydney, and Margie Danchin, Murdoch...

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Melbourne family shattered by loss of 16-year-old son, calls for better pedestrian protection

Chris Rua Antony died in hospital on February 20, a week after he was struck by a car while walking home from school along Pound Road in Narre Warren South.

Gaza’s endless War: Proxies, misinformation, and the civilians caught in between

Many senior Hamas leaders have lived for years in luxury abroad, in places such as Qatar and elsewhere, far removed from the consequences of the war they help direct.

Albanese and ministers join Ramadan celebrations, encouraging wider community participation

Social Services Minister Tanya Plibersek described Ramadan nights in Lakemba as one of Sydney’s great traditions, pointing to the bustling streets and strong sense of community.
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