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Bite mark first physical evidence of gladiator battles

The first physical evidence of a Roman gladiator battling a lion has been found in England. Researchers say bite marks found on a skeleton discovered in a Roman cemetery

The eyes have it for brain research

The eyes may be the window to our souls, but they are also providing scientists with insights to workings of our brains. A new study, led by the University of Zurich,

Victoria home to world’s largest care research centre

Sixty of Australia’s largest care service providers will collaborate through a world-leading new research centre in Victoria. The Care Economy Cooperative Research

‘Talking’ plants will tell farmers when they are thirsty

Plants and farmers may soon be able to “talk” to each other and ensure the most efficient use of water for crops. Research out the United States has taken a major

JCU tests new aerospace ceramic with Lockheed Martin

A North Queensland university has developed a groundbreaking ceramic material that has attracted the attention of one of the world’s leading defence and aerospace

Art shown to promote wellbeing and bring meaning to life

Researchers have called for art pieces to be integrated into mental health strategies, following research that found viewing works, in any setting, boosted

No hiding your emotions with new sensor

A band-aid like patch has been developed which can accurately track a person’s emotional state, with the potential to help health practitioners treat stoic

New process sees robots trained by watching videos

A new process has been developed to train robots using “how to” videos, as opposed to laborious data entry. Researchers at Cornell University said their new robotic

Slip, slop sun safety message 40,000 years in the making

Human ancestors were slipping on shirts, slopping on sunscreen and seeking shade to protect themselves from the sun more than 40,000 years ago, habits which may have

Golden pathway to restoring lost vision

Gold nanoparticles may one day be used to restore the sight of people affected by retinal disorders. A new study by researchers at Brown University, in the United

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