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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
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
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
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
No, a tsunami is not headed for Brisbane
The Bureau of Meteorology triggered confusion and mild panic on Wednesday morning when it briefly issued a tsunami warning for Brisbane.
- by Felicity Caldwell and Angus Dalton
Asteroids the size of stadium and skyscraper hurtle past Earth
NASA declared the two large asteroids “potentially hazardous” to Earth, which in another cosmic event is set to gain a “second moon” next week.
- by Angus Dalton
The man who saved bananas from certain death – and next, 750,000 children
Professor James Dale’s bananas are the first genetically modified fruit approved for commercial growth. But would you eat one?
- by Angus Dalton
The staggering death toll of the next global health crisis – and the age group at most risk
Scientists are warning of a return to the “dark ages” of medicine, where minor infections kill, and routine surgery turns deadly.
- by Angus Dalton
The Sydney suburbs where 5G struggles – and why reception bars lie
NSW is blighted by 4000 mobile black spots, including one that seems to rob commuters of cellular data as trains cross the Sydney Harbour Bridge.
- by Angus Dalton
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Palaeontology
Scientists dissolved a boulder in acid – and a thylacine jumped out
The bone-crushing fossilised jaws were one of three Tasmanian tiger ancestors uncovered by palaeontologists, amid a contentious effort to resurrect the marsupial carnivore.
- by Angus Dalton
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