Moulding plastic prostate cancer
Australian scientists know that, when it comes to prostate cancer, not all plasticity is good plasticity. So a team led by Flinders University has been looking into how some...
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Forgetfulness is a brain feature, not a flaw
You’re not forgetful, you’re just efficient! That’s the encouraging finding of new research that’s changing the way we think...
It’s not cricket for allergies
Eating insects could be a real bug-ger for people living with shellfish allergies, according to a new study. About...
Self- employment; no work-life quick fix for mums
Self-employment can be right on target for dads seeking work-life balance, but it can backfire on mums. Researchers at...
Hotel quarantine not a holiday
People with pre-existing mental health conditions aren’t doing so well in hotel isolation, a study has found after examining...
Skipping bad genes therapy breakthrough
In a globally-significant step, Australian scientists have made a breakthrough that could lead to treatments for thousands of until-now...
Spotting shot stars
In an explosive discovery, Australian scientists have found a group of life-after-death stars in the galaxy nearest to our...
Australia leads the world in testing times
Widespread testing is the best approach to limit deaths from COVID-19, a study of more than 40 countries has...
Bling it on! Diamonds made in minutes
Precious gems are naturally formed underground at super-hot temperatures over billions of years. But a global team of researchers...
Marsupial manure solves truffle trouble
Wallaby waste is more important than you’d think. The cute creatures play an important part in preserving Australian forest...