A Week in Science is the science news brought to you by RiAus.

This week:
Neanderthal tooth reveals breastfeeding history
Dirty dogs: Homes with pooches loaded with bacteria
Why Did Penguins Stop Flying? The Answer Is Evolutionary
Vitamin C kills drug-resistant TB in lab tests
Vitamin B could stave off Alzheimer’s
CT scan treatments increase cancer risk for children and teens
Captive-bred wallabies may carry antibiotic resistant bacteria into wild populations
Star system wobble shows Hubble was wrong

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For more information visit riaus.org.au/articles/a-week-in-science-24-May-2013/

A Week in Science is the science news brought to you by RiAus.

This week:
Skin cells cloned into embryonic cells
Apes and monkeys go way back
Pollution may increase kids’ risk for diabetes
Common plants, animals threatened by climate change
Agent Orange exposure linked to deadliest form of prostate cancer in Vietnam War vets
Alligator study prompts dreams of renewable teeth
Printing electronics on to paper

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For more information visit riaus.org.au/articles/a-week-in-science-17-May-2013/

A Week in Science is the science news brought to you by RiAus.

This week:
Brain Scans can identify psychopaths even in childhood
Climate change killed off megafauna
No, really- Don’t shop when you’re hungry
DNA reveals that most Europeans are closely related
Eco-friendly way for iron ore unveiled
Brain’s laughter response studied
Nurture, not nature, determines your personality

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For more information visit riaus.org.au/articles/a-week-in-science-10-May-2013/

A Week in Science is the science news brought to you by RiAus.

This week:
Australia’s Aboriginal population descended from just 1000-2000 original inhabitants
Asthma worsened by low fibre and high fat diets
Genital Warts diagnoses drop by 59%
Marijuana pills more effective for pain relief than smoking
Genetically engineered bacteria produce petrol
1970 to 2000 was the hottest period for over 1400 years
20% of all land will change climate zones
Tropical rainfall directly affected by CO2 in the atmosphere

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For more information visit riaus.org.au/articles/a-week-in-science-26-April-2013/

A Week in Science is the science news brought to you by RiAus.

This week:
Ancient Hobbits had a larger brain than previously thought
Baby brains mapped to understand when they understand
Short term hearing loss is protective, not due to damage
Fainting runs in the family
Worm-inspired bandage developed
Beer flavour triggers pleasure centres in the brain, not just the alcohol
New kidneys bioengineered and transplanted into rats

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For more information visit riaus.org.au/articles/a-week-in-science-19-April-2013/