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Hot weather link to suicidal hospital visits

Hot weather has been linked to an increased suicide risk for young Australians. A study out of News South Wales found for every one degree rise in the daily mean

Scar-less future beckons with skin cell mapping

The make-up of a human skin cell has been mapped which could lead to scarless healing of wounds and skin transplants for burns victims. Researchers from Newcastle

New wireless transmission record close to 1 Tb/s

Scientists are getting close to sending wireless data at a rate of one Terabit per second, almost ten thousand times faster than current speeds available to consumers. A

Data shows sugar tax halves sweet drink purchases

A study of United States cities which have introduced a tax on sugary drinks has shown up to a 50 percent reduction in purchases. Researchers at the University of

New sponge bandage targets fatal haemorrhaging

A spongelike bandage has been developed to help prevent fatal haemorrhaging and infection following an accident. University of Central Florida Assistant Professor Kausik

Trial will test natural treatment for painful condition

A new research trial will explore the ability of a herb-based natural treatment to relieve urinary tract infections (UTIs). Southern Cross University’s National Centre

Associate Professor Miguel Renteria QIMR Berghofer. | Newsreel

Brisbane study reveals genetic links to brain disorders

Brisbane researchers have revealed genetic links to brain conditions, such as Parkinson’s disease, in the world’s largest study of brain volume. QIMR Berghofer

Social happiness a factor in dementia risk

A person’s social environment is increasingly becoming a risk factor in the battle against dementia. A study from the UNSW Business School has found that as the

Nanofibre research tackling Top End problems

Researchers in the Northern Territory are hoping nanofibres can ease the burden of police working in oppressive heat and help provide clean water to people living in

New technology paves the way for a ‘robodoctor’

A soft robot has been developed which can perform routine medical examinations, including taking a patient’s pulse and checking for abnormal lumps. Researchers at

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