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.
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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
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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
Read more21 October 2024
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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Future technology channels ancient paper art
An ancient Japanese form of paper art could hold the key to the future reliability of our wireless networks.
Researchers in North America believe kirigami, the ancient
Read more21 October 2024
Coral bleaching answer is blowin’ in the wind
Just as we mortals crave a cooling breeze during a hot summer, so does our iconic Great Barrier Reef.
Scientists from Melbourne’s Monash University have found that the
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Blood test can confirm heart attack in minutes
A new blood test has been developed which can detect a heart attack within minutes, instead of hours.
Researchers at John Hopkins University said the new test could
Read more20 October 2024
Study finds surprise variations in coral heat tolerance
New research has revealed evidence of variable heat tolerance in corals. The surprise findings will be important for reef adaptation and restoration as the world’s
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Sweet tooth linked to depression and stroke
People who gravitate towards sweet foods and sugery drinks have been found to have a higher risk of depression, diabetes and stroke.
A new study by the University of
Read more16 October 2024
Real Spider-Man web-slinging developed by accident
Web-slinging technology inspired by the Spider-Man comic character has been developed by silk researchers.
The Tufts University team created a process in which a fluid
Read more16 October 2024