Asthma risk higher in female nightshift workers
Women who work nightshifts are more likely to suffer asthma than women who work during the day and all men, regardless of when they work.
A new study from the University
Read more17 June 2025Research & Science
Confusing food labels cost families $2500 a year
Confusing food labels are adding to food waste, with Australians unwittingly throwing away thousands of dollars worth of edible product each year.
New research from RMIT
Read more13 June 2025
Natural phages ‘shield’ an alternative to antibiotics
A natural alternative to antibiotics is the focus of ground-breaking research under way in New Zealand.
A team from the University of Canterbury (UC) are working with
Read more12 June 2025
Excessive screen time triggers vicious cycle in children
Excessive screen time increases the risk of a child developing behavioural problems, which then drives them back to screens to cope, creating a vicious cycle.
The new
Read more11 June 2025
Gluten-free test to detect coeliac disease
A new blood test can detect if a person has coeliac disease without the need for them to be subjected to eating gluten.
Associate Professor Jason Tye-Din, Head of
Read more10 June 2025
New depression treatment targets brain activity
Queensland researchers have developed a new targeted brain stimulation therapy to treat depression.
The team at QIMR Berghofer have demonstrated the effectiveness of
Read more10 June 2025
Interactive game out to change pain management
An interactive game that trains people to alter their brain waves is offering hope of new drug-free treatments for nerve pain.
The game is part of PainWaive, a drug-free
Read more9 June 2025
‘AI poverty’ risk for developing countries
Strategic intervention is needed to avoid developing nations falling into an artificial intelligence (AI) poverty trap.
A research paper, produced in New Zealand, argues
Read more9 June 2025
AI tool improves melanoma diagnosis speed and accuracy
A new tool, developed in Australia, is increasing the accuracy of skin cancer diagnosis by more than 10 percent.
The artificial intelligence (AI)-powered tool, created
Read more9 June 2025
Queenslanders awarded top King’s Birthday Honours
More than 800 Australians have been recognised for their achievements in the 2025 King’s Birthday 2025 Honours List.
Australian Governor-General Sam Mostyn revealed
Read more9 June 2025