Space industry dragged back to Earth
Space industry regulators have been ‘dragging the chain’ on critical approvals, insiders say.
Science
What to know about colon cancer
The death of actor Chadwick Boseman at 43 shines a spotlight on the risk of colorectal cancer, and its rise among people under 50.
If Covid’s taught us anything, we must prepare for this
A massive solar storm would have the power to paralyse modern life. No wonder scientists are worried.
Vaccine verdict ‘for Christmas’
US trials are expected to show later this year whether a Covid vaccine is effective and safe, Anthony Fauci says.
Forensic push to identify remains
Families with long-term missing relatives are being urged to come forward to help with an advanced new forensic program.
New wet theory to Earth’s origins
Water is crucial to life as we know it, but how it got here has been a longstanding scientific debate. Now there’s a new theory.
Infection shields increase risk 500pc
Australian scientists have exposed a potentially lethal flaw in shields used to protect medical staff treating COVID-19 patients.
Aussie vaccine proves effective in animal trials
Australia’s promising coronavirus vaccine has proved effective in easing the symptoms of COVID-19 in advanced animal studies, its makers say.
Antarctic melt ‘to cause 50cm sea level rise’
A new study suggests a significant increase on previous estimates, uncovering ‘substantial changes’ in atmospheric and oceanic circulation patterns.
Careful, medicines can also be poisons
The rule is to do no harm, and we lack evidence that hydroxychloroquine works.
How dairy and fat could save your life
A new study confirms decades of research that saturated fats are good for your heart. So why do guidelines still push a non-fat diet?
Breast milk ice cubes may halt virus
Researchers say breast milk from COVID-positive women contains powerful antibodies that could stop the spread of coronavirus.
‘Chilblains’ indicate group ‘without symptoms’
Doctors raise alarm there may be significant numbers of undetected coronavirus cases after unusual increases in chilblain patients.
Cancer-blood link boosts treatment hopes
New research suggests the blood of the elderly helps cancer spread, while the blood of the young keeps it contained.
Virus time bomb ‘could cost billions’
New research finds the coronavirus leaves a mixed ‘biochemical signature’ of diabetes, liver dysfunction, acute inflammation and increased cardiovascular risk.
Atlantic plastic levels ‘sub-lethal’
The Atlantic Ocean contains more than 10 times as much plastic as had been thought, research suggests.
Vaccine deal locked in: free for everyone
Scott Morrison says ‘every single Australian’ will be offered the vaccine, if and when the Oxford University trial proves successful.
Plastic making its way into our bodies
Plastic pollution has been found deep inside the human body, with researchers detecting tiny fragments in several major organs.
Technique, not shoes: how to run like a pro
He has improved the gaits of the top athletes and studied some of Kenya’s finest long distance runners. Now Shane Benzie sees what he can do for the rest of us.
We’ve wronged distant relatives
Our Neanderthal part-ancestors were surprisingly advanced, it is becoming clear, and their genes may turn up in robots.
Original URL: https://www.theaustralian.com.au/science/page/86