Why women’s brains age better
Men’s brains may be larger but women’s grey matter behaves as if it were three years younger.
Health Science
China’s untested vaccine scandal claims 50 scalps
Almost 50 Chinese officials have been punished as a result of last year’s defective vaccine scandal.
‘Baby brain’ does exist
It might not be a good idea to mention this to the Duchess of Sussex but researchers claim “baby brain” is real.
Line drawn in sand for toad war
Researchers hope to stop the cane toad invasion in Western Australia with a scheme to deprive the pests of water.
Revenge of Incas was served cold
The revenge of the Incas, when it came, was terrible, bringing the Little Ice Age to Europe in the 17th century.
Getting fit in 10 minutes (or less)
Want to improve your fitness this year? Start with small ambitions — the results will be better.
Polar vortex has deadly US grip
A blast of icy polar air has brought dangerously low temperatures to the US Midwest, causing at least three more deaths yesterday.
Strategies for the rest of your life
Sleep plays an important role in maintaining human function and performance, and caffeine cannot replace a good night’s sleep.
Sisters ready to take first steps into a new life
Formerly conjoined twins Nima and Dawa Palden are close to taking their first steps in their own bodies.
Drones reveal marine moves
Marine biologist Brendan Kelaher is delighted by the abundance of marine wildlife picked up by shark safety drones.
Nicotine found in e-cigarettes
Nicotine and other potentially harmful chemicals found in six varieties of “nicotine-free” liquids bought from Australian suppliers.
Booze warning for Boomers
The ageing population has masked a worrying increase in the proportion of older Australians drinking too much, researchers say.
First pic from far side of moon
China’s lunar probe has sent the first panoramic image of its landing site since its historic arrival on the far side of the moon.
‘Tech-shy’ cops caught flat-footed
Nine months after sensational arrest of alleged US serial killer with breakthrough technique, why won’t Australian authorities use it?
Uni investigates fishy research
James Cook University has finalised an external panel to investigate the research of a former star PhD student.
The star PhD and a fishy fiasco
Publishers lapped up JCU marine researcher Oona Lonnstedt’s work on the Barrier Reef. But fellow scientists began to smell a rat.
Ocean warming warning
The sea is warming at a faster rate than thought, according to the largest analysis of its temperatures so far.
Daniher hails MND breakthrough
A new drug developed by researchers, and partially funded by AFL legend Neale Daniher, slows MND by 70 per cent.
Statins ‘could help mentally ill’
Cholesterol-lowering statins could be repurposed to treat serious mental illness, a study suggests, although some experts have doubts.
More belly, less brain: study
A study just published warns extra body fat, especially around the middle, may be linked to brain shrinkage and even Alzheimer’s.
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