Brisbane’s new MedTech partnerships could change the world
Incredible new medical technology from Brisbane could dramatically enhance the performance of existing and next-generation vaccines.
Health Science
Night parrot finding quashed
Research by a naturalist into the habits of the elusive bird has been debunked, scientists doubtful the evidence is true.
Work to enjoy old age
Quality of later life is far from universal, according to the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare.
Whale ‘ate’ 40kg of plastic
The whale consumed one of the largest amounts of plastic — hundreds of items — ever removed from a marine animal’s stomach.
Diabetics under pump on price
Medtronic is charging Australians $9000 for a lifesaving insulin pump, almost double the price it charges UK patients.
Pros and cons of coffee
Professionals and researchers examine the benefits and potential hazards of caffeine.
Eggs not that great after all
Before you tuck into your next three-egg omelette or frittata, read this.
Silly anti-vaxxers put lives at risk
Ignore Taylor Winterstein. Listen to Mickey McKellar, who knows what she’s on about.
‘Game changer’ for aged care
A radical overhaul of aged care funding is being pushed in a new report the government has hailed as a “game changer”.
Halt genetic editing: scientists
An international group of scientists have called for a moratorium on editing DNA to prevent genetically modified births.
Staggering costs of brain disorder
The rising prevalence in brain disorders — now afflicting at least 43 per cent of the population — costs more than $70bn a year.
Unlocking secrets of memory
Research is beginning to uncover how we put our memories in order.
Social media can harm choices
Reseachers have found excessive social media use can impair decision-making, in a similar way to drug and gambling addiction.
UN: tax meat to save planet
Major UN report delivers dietary advice with the aim of helping to protect the environment while at the same time feeding the world’s burgeoning billions.
Unpleasant reflux isn’t hard to fix
As many as one in four adults has experienced the fiery heat of heartburn, according to the charity Guts UK.
Flaws found in anti-vax thesis
A new analysis of anti-vaccination campaigner Judy Wilyman’s PhD thesis has found a “strong bias” in her selection of references.
Prostate tests find harmless cancers
Almost half of all prostate cancers detected through common screening tests in Australia have been unnecessarily diagnosed.
Robots on the march through the brain
An origami project could revolutionise medical procedures involving the brain and spinal cord.
What’s on the menu may be in the genes
Why do you eat what you eat? Your perception of bitterness, as determined by your genes, could dictate your choice of food.
Mr Right may just be Mr Right Lifespan
Researchers say we unwittingly choose partners with similar life expectancy and disease risks.
Cell success gives hope on AIDS
An HIV-positive British man has become the second known person to have been sent into lasting remission from AIDS.
U.S. BACK IN THE SPACE RACE
With success in the first stage of the SpaceX mission to the ISS, the US is on the cusp of launching its astronauts into space again.
Benchmark set for cancer tests
Queensland wants to set a benchmark in DNA screening for the treatment of cancer — but it could all still be 15 years away.
Doctors battle conspiracists
Skiers had a surprise at an upmarket French resort this week: doctors with needles to vaccinate them against measles.
‘Way of the future’ in cancer fight is here, but only for the lucky few
When Susie Krimmer learned the cancer had spread from the brain to her liver she cried. She knew all too well what it meant.
Space industry ‘can be $12bn’
Science Minister Karen Andrews says the local space industry is worth $3.9bn a year and can triple in size by 2030.
BoM challenged after warming claim
Bureau of Meteorology’s decision to increase temperature warming trend in Darwin reignites debate over climate ‘smoking gun’.
Moon mission a first for Israel
A rocket took off from Cape Canaveral yesterday carrying Israel’s Beresheet spacecraft, aiming to make history twice.
Your charity can make a difference
Despite the tough times, there are organisations trying to make a difference — and you can help.
Scientists abuzz at finding rare giant bee
Scientists have re-discovered the world’s biggest bee, lost to science since 1981 and thought to have become extinct.
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