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The ‘plant-like’ structure in humans that could block tumours
Australian scientists have discovered a previously unknown link between plants and humans which could help in the treatment of cancer.
- by Angus Dalton
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The Australian research (and brains) that led to a new schizophrenia drug
Schizophrenia is common and difficult to treat. But Australians who donated their brains for scientific research have paved the way for a breakthrough drug that promises to address some of the more debilitating symptoms.
- by Angus Dalton
The calming nerve that could be key to opening up a new medical frontier
New relief for people with conditions like Crohn’s disease and rheumatoid arthritis may be possible via an implant aimed at replicating an old Eastern medicine technique.
- by Liam Mannix
Under a ‘second moon’, a three-act spectacular comet show is under way
As Earth recruits a rare cosmic visitor, a three-act light show is on display for the next month with a blazing comet. Here’s how to spot it.
- by Angus Dalton
Bacteria deployed to the rescue of precious church frescoes
For years, art restorers have used sponges and warm water to help bring masterpieces back to life, risking a lot of damage. Enter the bugs.
- by Horaci Garcia and Eva Manez
How a baboon breakout became a game-changer
A push to end animal research has found a foothold in NSW as “sci-fi” new technologies hit labs.
- by Angus Dalton
The hole in the ozone layer was late this year. It’s not good news
Normally, the hole begins to form in mid to late August, and it closes towards the end of November, but this year it was delayed because of disturbances in the stratospheric polar vortex.
- by Caitlin Fitzsimmons
How scientists plan to use magnets to ‘cook’ cancer – without killing brain cells
Tiny particles that look like dirt could be heated by a magnetic field to target cancer cells deep within the brain.
- by Angus Dalton
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What the evidence says about whether we should send kids to childcare
Many parents feel guilty about outsourcing the care of their children, but it turns out childcare may actually help child development.
- by Liam Mannix
Older than the dinosaurs and ‘spectacular’ at building cities: The tiny, misunderstood world of ants
There are 2.5 million ants per human, but the insects are still misunderstood. A new immersive exhibition aims to change that.
- by Cara Waters
To treat an incurable illness, he quit science – and took up Qigong
What happens when science can’t offer a solution or a cure? The story of how one researcher took things into his own hands.
- by Liam Mannix
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