Low marks for parks
Boggy puddles, patchy grass and fading paint. The sorry state of many of our local sports grounds is making...
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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...
End of the road for drug driving
Drunk drivers are bad enough but how dangerous are drug users behind the wheel? No one knew the answer...
Farmers have everything to grain
Microscopic pests cost our grain industry $120 million per year but researchers from the University of Southern Queensland have...
Uncomfortable in your own skin
Don’t sweat the small things. We’ve all heard the advice but what if we can’t help it – literally?...
Breaking down the walls with sound
Ever drifted off to the gentle rhythm of waves lapping against a calm shore? Soothing sounds may do more...
Research program creates step change in public health
You probably know someone who’s always taking a stroll to get their steps up – but did you know...
Better to be beard than loved (but maybe you can be both)
If beards could talk what would they say? Researchers at The University of New England think they know after...
Wild wheat holds secrets to bespoke bread
For clues to making better bread, you need to take a walk on the wild side. That’s the message...
Pedalling to recovery after knee surgery
Rehab programs following knee surgery can often be expensive and a pain in the… well, knee. Fortunately, researchers at...