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Happy Kiwis embrace ‘voluntary simplicity’

Our neighbours across the ditch enjoy the simple life and are happier for it. A study led by the University of Otago found Kiwis were happier and more satisfied when

$20 million diary mix-up a boost for QIMR Berghofer

A diary mishap and chance meeting with a Prime Minister led to a $20 million bonus for the QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute. In the first of a special podcast

Adding extra spark to deliver power walking

Power walking is taking on a new meaning with the development of a tool which turns footsteps into electricity. A mechanical engineering major at Cornell University, in

Noise shield to protect content from AI learning models

Australian researchers are developing a “noise” shield which can prevent unauthorised artificial intelligence (AI) systems learning from photos, artwork and

Lifestyle choices leave chemical dementia warnings

With almost half of dementia cases preventable, Queensland researchers believe they have uncovered a new early warning system. Study lead author Jacob Levenstein, from

New centre focuses on real-time response to cancers

Patients with aggressive and late-stage cancers will benefit from a new world-class research centre which opened in Brisbane this week. Based at QIMR Berghofer, in the

Hyaluronic acid creates new buzz in technology

A skincare ingredient has been used to create a new electricity-conducting material which the Australian developers say will revolutionise smartphones and wearable

Improved AI X-ray tool to ease demand for radiologists

A world-first method to interpret X-rays has been developed by Australian scientists. A team at the CSIRO have trained artificial intelligence (AI) to write more

High hopes for new non-opioid pain relief

Japanese scientists are developing a pain reliever that rivals the efficacy of opioid-based treatments without the risks. Kyoto University Professor Masatoshi Hagiwara

Time to brush up on new rates for night-time visitor

The cost-of-living crisis spares no one, with a regular night-time visitor to Aussie homes feeling the pain over recent years. A new survey of 25,000 Australians by the

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