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World-first cancer vaccine trial for childhood tumours

A world-first clinical trial in Australia will test cancer vaccines developed for children with advanced or treatment-resistant brain tumours. The trials for what is

Brisbane dinosaur fossil found to be Australia’s oldest

A dinosaur fossil found in Brisbane in the 1950s has been found to be Australia’s oldest at 230 million years. University of Queensland research has confirmed the

How ‘banned’ beaches helped define our culture

By Anna Clark While the beach and swimming culture might feel like an intrinsic part of “Australianness”, this hasn’t always been the case. For many of us,

Research unlocks why some people get bad colds

Scientists are closer to understanding why some people get bad colds and others don’t. Research released this week by the Yale School of Medicine shows your chances of

Astronauts prepare for longest human space flight

More than 50 years after NASA abandoned manned missions to the Moon, humans are again headed back to the lunar zone. Later this year, the space agency is sending

Cave art unlocks secrets of early Australian settlement

Ancient cave art discovered in Indonesia is providing clues to the origins of early Australian indigenous populations. A research team, co-led by Southern Cross

Research opens door for future anti-aging drugs

New research could help pave the way for future drugs to counter the effects of aging. A Queensland team has discovered a new “stress reduction role” for a naturally

Help fund new mental health treatments

At just nine years old, Beau was already aware of it. A looming sadness. A darkness that wrapped itself around him without reason. “From when I was nine years old, I

Gallipoli Medical Research teams up to support veterans

The ability to use sport as a pathway to support Australian veterans has been enhanced through a new partnership. The Friends of Gallipoli Medical Research initiative

Loneliness grows as friendships evaporate

Well over half of Gen Zs are feeling socially isolated as Australians report being lonelier than ever. Data from the Real Relationships Report 2025 revealed that over 1

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