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$17 billion upside to housing upgrades

Energy efficient upgrades to low-income housing has the potential to grow Australia’s economy by $17 billion. An Australian Council of Social Service

Parkinson’s discovery reveals path to targeted care

Subtypes of Parkinson’s disease have been identified, paving the way for more targeted and personalised treatments. Researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine used machine

Exciting breakthrough in extending human lives

A quantum leap in human lifespans is possible with the discovery that switching off a type of protein can reduce the inflammation that causes many deaths. Scientists at

Global carbon sink leaking emissions

The world’s forests are absorbing carbon equal to half global fossil fuel emissions, but emissions caused by tropical deforestation negate two-thirds of that

Breakthrough in fridge-free medicine storage

A new approach to storing and transporting vital medicine aims to improve the outcomes for patients in remote and disadvantaged communities. Scientists in the United

Stop the scroll call from mental health groups

Mental health organisations have suggested limiting infinite scroll features as one measure to improve the safety of social media platforms for young people. In a

Land clearing rate drops in Queensland

Land clearing in Great Barrier Reef catchment areas has decreased by more than 10 percent, according to newly-released figures. The latest Statewide Landcover and Trees

Law firm helping true colours shine through

So don’t be afraid to let them show Your true colours True colours are beautiful Like a rainbow – Cyndi Lauper When Cyndi Lauper sang about letting your true

Barrier to stop march of the cane toad

The West Australian Government is investing in a multi-million barrier to stop the march of cane toads in the west. The barrier would establish a Toad Containment Zone

First-time motherhood pushes into 30s

The age of first-time mothers in Australia is now over 30 and less than 10 percent of Aussies live in rural areas, according to new data. The Australian Bureau of

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