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In a recent study published in NEJM, researchers conducted a phase III clinical trial to test the effectiveness of three repurposed drugs—metformin, ivermectin, and fluvoxamine—in preventing progression to severe coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID- 19). Study: Randomized trial of metformin, ivermectin and fluvoxamine for Covid-19. Image credit: Robert Coolen/Shutterstock background Current vaccines and inpatient treatments for …

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The Breast Cancer Tissue Bank has just celebrated 10 years of innovative breast cancer research. We spoke to Professor Louise Jones to find out more about this breakthrough and what it means for research and patients around the world. Could you please introduce yourself and what inspired your career in breast pathology? I am Louise …

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As far as the world knows, the Queen generally has only two expressions: Regal and Horse. The first is the kind of stern, thin-lipped rectitude we’re used to seeing when he’s firmly on duty, and the second is the deep, soul-level joy that’s evident whenever he’s around anything equine. . (There can be no greater …

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NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet has refused to declare his confidence in the state’s agent-general in London as he awaits a review of expenses linked to the lucrative role. Following the production of new government documents, which raise questions about the appointment of Stephen Cartwright to the overseas post, the Prime Minister said he trusted the …

Australian News LIVE: PM says legal advice on Scott Morrison’s secret ministry appointments to be made public tomorrow; The saga of NSW commercial roles continues Read More »

Here at Gizmodo Australia we like a lot of things, a lot of things, in fact. But one thing we really like is finding answers to the things you want to know. If you’ve spent any time at Gizmodo Australia, you’ll have noticed that we hang out in the space that exists somewhere at the …

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In general, it would be a massive mistake to show up to someone’s wedding in white, unless you’re the bride, of course. But it looks like Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck’s wedding went all cream, raw and white. Pictures from the lavish wedding reception at Affleck’s plantation-style estate in the US state of Georgia reveal …

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Locally made children’s programming has been virtually abandoned by commercial television networks following the effective abolition of the quota by the Morrison government. Leading commercial network Seven screened just six-and-a-half hours of children’s television last year and none of it was Australian-made. The unique show was a live action show from New Zealand called Mystic. …

Children’s television in Australia has almost moved on from the commercial live networks Read More »

Geneticists at Stanford University have discovered a way to carefully control the structure of plant roots as they grow and branch. By manipulating the depth and shape of a growing root system, researchers hope to one day be able to reprogram crops to make them more resilient to climate change. A shallower root system, for …

Reprogrammable ‘genetic circuits’ may help plants adapt to climate change Read More »

Major security vulnerabilities found in iOS and macOS devices could allow potential hackers complete control of a user’s device, Apple warned Wednesday. The company quietly released two security reports last week about the vulnerability citing an anonymous researcher for the discovery. Both bugs exist in WebKit, Apple’s browser engine that powers Safari and apps. According …

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NASA’s massive Artemis 1 rocket is counting down to its planned launch to the moon on August 29, and when it does, you’ll be able to watch the historic mission live online for free. The space agency will host a series of Artemis 1 webcasts this week and next before the uncrewed launch of NASA’s …

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