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New technology paves the way for a ‘robodoctor’

A soft robot has been developed which can perform routine medical examinations, including taking a patient’s pulse and checking for abnormal lumps. Researchers at

Future technology channels ancient paper art

An ancient Japanese form of paper art could hold the key to the future reliability of our wireless networks. Researchers in North America believe kirigami, the ancient

Coral bleaching answer is blowin’ in the wind

Just as we mortals crave a cooling breeze during a hot summer, so does our iconic Great Barrier Reef. Scientists from Melbourne’s Monash University have found that the

Blood test can confirm heart attack in minutes

A new blood test has been developed which can detect a heart attack within minutes, instead of hours. Researchers at John Hopkins University said the new test could

Study finds surprise variations in coral heat tolerance

New research has revealed evidence of variable heat tolerance in corals. The surprise findings will be important for reef adaptation and restoration as the world’s

A preference for sweet food has been linked to depression - Newsreel

Sweet tooth linked to depression and stroke

People who gravitate towards sweet foods and sugery drinks have been found to have a higher risk of depression, diabetes and stroke. A new study by the University of

Real Spider-Man web-slinging developed by accident

Web-slinging technology inspired by the Spider-Man comic character has been developed by silk researchers. The Tufts University team created a process in which a fluid

WHO calls for extra effort in drug resistance battle

A lack of urgency in finding new antibiotics to counter resistant illnesses is putting millions of lives at risk, according to the World Health Organisation (WHO). In

3-Body Problem theory called into question

The Netflix series 3-Body Problem educated the population about the chaos that ensues from the gravity impacts of three planets in close proximity. Now that conventional

Future life skills focus for new all-access uni subjects

First the first time in Australia, a university is set to offer all students access to cross-disciplinary subjects, regardless of their degree, with the aim of enhancing

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