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The curious case of the missing workplace teaspoons

  • Written by: Peta King, PhD candidate, South Australian Health & Medical Research Institute
The curious case of the missing workplace teaspoonsTeaspoons seem to have legs. from www.shutterstock.com

Welcome to the series This is research, where we ask academics to share and discuss open access articles that reveal important aspects of science. Today’s piece looks at a fun piece of research, a unique longitudinal study – and explores what this type of research can and...

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How we wiped out the invasive African big-headed ant from Lord Howe Island

  • Written by: Ben Hoffman, Principal research scientist, CSIRO
How we wiped out the invasive African big-headed ant from Lord Howe IslandNot welcome: the African big headed ant might be small but it can be a pest if it gets in your home.CSIRO, Author provided

The invasive African big-headed ant (Pheidole megacephala) was found on Lord Howe Island in 2003 following complaints from residents about large numbers of ants in buildings.

But we’ve managed to eradicate the ant...

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quetiapine, the antipsychotic 'sleeping pill' linked to overdoses

  • Written by: Julaine Allan, Senior research fellow, Charles Sturt University
quetiapine, the antipsychotic 'sleeping pill' linked to overdosesQuetiapine is increasingly prescribed a sleeping drug.Mink Mingle

Quetiapine is a drug designed to reduce hallucinations and delusions experienced by people with schizophrenia or bipolar disorder.

The most common brand name of quetiapine is Seroquel but it’s also known by the slang names quell, Suzi-Q, baby heroin and Q-ball. Q-ball refers to...

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who really owns the name and the knowledge

  • Written by: Jessica C Lai, Senior Lecturer in Commercial Law, Victoria University of Wellington
who really owns the name and the knowledgeIn the case of mānuka honey, there are serious questions about what authenticity actually means. from www.shutterstock.com, CC BY-ND

Adulterated honey and fake mānuka honey have repeatedly made headlines in recent years.

The arguments around adulterated honey are relatively simple. These honeys are diluted with cheaper syrups and their...

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