Prison-to-pooch trial delivers pawsitive results
Prisoners at risk of reoffending are getting a paw-up from man’s best friend. Dogs are being used to increase inmates’ emotional intelligence and reduce their risk of reoffending. With...
Health
Fat chance of pregnancy on the Mediterranean diet
New research suggests that infertility caused by a common hormonal disorder could be treated with a simple change in...
Exercising one arm strengthens the other
By exercising their brains, Australian scientists have found that lifting weights with one arm can improve the strength of...
Cell breakthrough an unborn baby boon
An unexpected, world-first stem cell discovery may lead to new treatments for placenta complications during pregnancy. The discovery, made...
Silent disco fever – catching on in aged care
Aged care residents are dancing on air with music delivered through wireless headphones. Researchers at the Australian Catholic University...
Making life better for breast cancer patients
Maintaining a balanced diet and daily exercise, can be a big boost for women being treated for metastatic breast...
New biopsy treatments reveal tumours’ hidden secrets
A new technique that tests cancer drugs by treating fresh tumour biopsies has been developed at The University of...
A treatment revolution for stroke patients
New Australian research looks set to revolutionise the way stroke patients are treated if they lose their ability to...
Another reason to dig superb lyrebirds.
When it comes to earth moving, Australia’s superb lyrebirds are nature’s own dump trucks. They’re famous for their ability...
Tourist monkey business could give gibbons COVID-19
Gibbons – small apes living in the wild in Cambodia and China – could be at risk of catching...