Embryo-like blood stem cell breakthrough
Children with leukaemia could have access to improved treatment options in the future thanks to a world-first breakthrough by Australian researchers.
A team, led by
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Greenery linked to reduced illness risk
Planting trees in a neighbourhood has been linked to lower risks of heart disease and chronic illnesses.
A study conducted by The University of Louisville (UofL) found
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Hub to develop 100 percent compostable plastic
A multi-million innovation hub aims to fast-track the development of a 100 percent compostable plastic.
The $8 million Bioplastics Innovation Hub, a collaboration
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Special ceremony for First Nations senior graduates
More than 200 First Nations Year 12 graduates have been honoured at a special ceremony in Brisbane.
The event at St Stephen’s Cathedral in the city acknowledged the
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New centre to support children with life-limiting conditions
A new paediatric palliative care centre aims to address the unique needs of children with life-limiting illness.
Boosted by a $3m million grant from the Australian
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Humans are embracing fake self-images
Digital manipulation of a person’s facial image has to go a long way before people stop believing the face is theirs.
Japanese researchers found that
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Be mindful not to lose hope in stressful times
Hope trumps mindfulness in stressful situations, according to a new study, which analysed the unique circumstances presented by the COVID pandemic.
Researchers in the
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Love lights up the human brain
Brain researchers have started looking for love in all the right places. And they found that different types of love light up our brain in different ways.
They also
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EEG turns 100 as brain experts dream of the future
Brain monitoring technology could be integrated into gaming in less than 20 years, while the potential to read a person’s dreams has divided global experts.
In a study
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Genetic test flags cirrhosis risk in drinkers
A new genetic test will help determine if a heavy drinker is likely to develop the severe liver disease cirrhosis.
An international team lead by the Centenary Institute,
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