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Seafood lovers breathe easy. Literally – it seems your favourite dish may reduce the risk of developing asthma. Researchers at James Cook University have shown a diet rich in...
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Putting brain cancer under the pump
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The key to treating bipolar disorder may be found inside an exotic fruit. Mangosteen...
How Instagram #selfie likes affect your #self
You’ve just posted a selfie on Instagram. But how will the response from the...
The sweet spot where chocolate brings people together
Need an excuse to eat more chocolate? A study by The University of Sydney...
On the ball: coaches learn how to help kids with Autism
Sports coaches can play a big role in the life of kids. That’s why...
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Australia accounts for 3.9 per cent of the world’s research output with only 0.3 per cent of the world’s population. In the latest Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA) rankings, 89 per cent of Australia’s university research areas were rated as at or above world standard, with 62 per cent above world standard. Outstanding university research has enabled us to achieve national research strengths in 43 research areas.