Discovery helps scratch a deadly itch causing wombats woe
Surprise findings about an itchy skin complaint plaguing wombats and koalas have scientists scratching their heads. But the researchers...
Archive
How a giant tortoise could unlock the secret to long life and curing cancer
We all want to live forever, right? Well thanks to a world-famous giant tortoise and some clever work by...
Dung beetles reveal their top dropping
Most of us would struggle to tell one pile from another but dung beetles clearly distinguish the first rate...
Supplement finding a bitter pill for ageing & the brain
Vitamins and supplements are no magic pill when it comes to warding off the effects of ageing on our...
Education key to tackling Australia’s high c-section rate
Australia has one of the highest rates of caesarean births in the developed world, with 34 per cent of...
Alarming rates of violence against ambos
Physical attacks on ambos continue to rise, with research showing violence against Australian paramedics has doubled. The study from...
Don’t bring work woe home; it’s contagious
If you’re heading back to office from the beach after a long summer break, make sure you keep your...
Game-changing blood test could stop silent killer
Ovarian cancer kills more than 1000 Australian women and 150,000 worldwide each year. Labelled as the silent killer, ovarian...
Talking to toddlers improves their speaking skills
As the nation heads back to work, thousands of two-year-olds across the country will head to childcare. And the...
A nose for trouble: native lizards can smell predators
Skinks know what stinks when it comes to surviving danger, using their sense of smell to detect both native...