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THE NAKED SCIENTISTS

Bird poo helped shape ancient Peruvian society

New archaeological findings show that bird guano brought booming agriculture, wealth, influence and great power to the people of the Chincha valley 800 years ago.

MSN

Opioids aren’t the cheat code for most short-term pain

Researchers found that opioids offer only limited pain relief for some pain conditions, such as dental surgery and traumatic limb pain. But they were no better than a placebo for things like kidney stone pain.

ABC

Hate without borders: Social cohesion is threatened by digital platforms, not immigration

To address threats to social cohesion, we need better regulation of digital platforms, not simply of borders, writes Dr Joanne Gray.

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