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Mask research reveals answer to toxic disposal

Queensland researchers have developed a process to turn toxic discarded disposable masks into components for smartphones. Working with colleagues in China, a team from

Bisexual women drive doubling of LGB+ population

A boom in the number of Australians identifying as lesbian, gay, or bisexual could be indicative of a “sexual revolution” not seen since the 60s and 70s, according

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

‘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

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