Fin-tastic news! Fish may reduce risk of asthma
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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That extra living space could kill you
Thinking of moving to a bigger place in the suburbs? Research from RMIT University may change your mind. Deciding...
No fooling ewe with new test for sheep pregnancy
More than just next winter’s woolly jumper, the luxurious wool of Merino sheep can also reveal whether a ewe...
Putting brain cancer under the pump
It’s one of humanity’s cruellest and most devastating diseases but researchers at Griffith University may have discovered a rare...
The queen of fruits could help bipolar disorder
The key to treating bipolar disorder may be found inside an exotic fruit. Mangosteen – nicknamed the “Queen of...
How Instagram #selfie likes affect your #self
You’ve just posted a selfie on Instagram. But how will the response from the outside world make you feel...
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 researchers at the University of...
Over-the-counter drug could help underweight babies thrive
Sometimes the smallest things make the biggest difference. Some babies are born so underweight their tiny bodies can’t cope...
3D body tour possible with ultrathin optical fibres
Anyone who’s had a colonoscopy will tell you, the smaller the probe the better. With that in mind, researchers...
Helping to make hypodermics history
It won’t hurt a bit. That’s what we all tell ourselves (and our kids). But we all know it’s...