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Chemistry
Breaking barriers in polymer technology: PBS vitrimer for a greener future
Thermal properties of PBSV. (a) DSC cooling scan. (b) Second DSC heating scan. (c) TGA curve. (d) DTG curve. (e) Storage modulus plot. (f) Digital photograph demonstrating heat resistance by observing the deformation of the sample after being held at 150 °C for 30 min. Credit: Chinese Journal of Polymer Science (2024). DOI: 10.1007/s10118-024-3132-6 Poly(butylene succinate) (PBS) has emerged as…
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Other Sciences
Research reveals barriers to equal parental leave in Australia
Credit: CC0 Public Domain New research from Monash Business School has found that fathers and partners still struggle to access paid parental leave, despite legal changes aimed at paving the way. Australia provides 12 months of unpaid parental leave under the Fair Work National Employment Standards for most employees. To qualify for paid parental leave, parents must rely on up…
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