New therapy aims to repair nerves of MS patients
A new therapy being trailed in Brisbane has the potential for multiple sclerosis (MS) patients to regain their quality of life.
Researchers at Mater Hospital Brisbane
Read more27 February 2025Research & Science
Early warning system to protect beehives
New sensor-based technology has been developed to help commercial bee keepers reduce colony losses due to climate change and disease.
A team from the University of
Read more27 February 2025
Shape-shifting robots mimic material
Researchers have created a robot collective which mimics material and can change form as needed.
An international team from America’s UC Santa Barbara (UCSB) and TU
Read more26 February 2025
Splendid record for Aussie jumping spider
Australia is renowned for having some of the world’s deadliest animals, but we also have some of the quickest.
Our Splendid peacock spiders, known for their vibrant
Read more25 February 2025
Five minutes of exercise can reduce dementia risk
As little as five minutes of exercise per day can help prevent dementia in the elderly, according to a new study.
Researchers at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of
Read more25 February 2025
Fresh air inside masking nanoparticle risk
Our obsession with bringing nature’s fresh smell inside could be making the air inside our homes more polluted than outside.
Assistant Professor Nusrat Jung, from
Read more25 February 2025
3D-printed green packaging uses coffee grounds
Researchers have combined coffee grounds with other organic materials to create 3D-printable packaging, with the potential to replace Styrofoam.
The team at the
Read more25 February 2025
Australian scientists disarm molecular cancer trigger
Australian scientists have been able to “switch off” a molecule linked to a range of cancers.
Monash University researchers, in Melbourne, said the molecule was one
Read more24 February 2025
Science says we are all sweethearts
The heart has “sweet” receptors similar to the tongue, with researchers hopeful the discovery will pave the way for new ways to treat heart failure.
A team at Loyola
Read more20 February 2025
3D road markings to improve pedestrian safety
New 3D road markings have been installed on Adelaide roads in an attempt to improve pedestrian safety.
The new “Dragon Teeth” markings are a result of a partnership
Read more19 February 2025