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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

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

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

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

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

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

New solar-powered reactor converts CO2 into fuel

A reactor has been developed that pulls carbon dioxide from the air and converts it into fuel, using sunlight. Researchers from the University of Cambridge believe their

Food fingerprint database to support sustainability

A new national database aims to maintain the integrity of Australia’s reputation in producing safe and sustainable food. The CSIRO has launched a website that

Recyclable solar cell breakthrough using water

As the first generation of solar cells come to the end of their life and head to landfill, researchers have developed a fully recyclable version. A team at Sweden’s

Mercury-munching fish set to be pollution busters

Australian scientists have genetically engineered fish and flies which can break down one the most dangerous forms of mercury pollution. The team from Sydney’s

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