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 two billion people around the world already eat insects on...
Health
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...
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...
Life’s no beach for regular ocean goers
Surfers, swimmers and stand-up paddle boarders are six times more likely to develop melanoma than the general population, according...
Teachers need a lunch break from the sun
Australian scientists are ringing the bell to alert Queensland teachers to adjust school lunch break times if they want...
Diamonds are a wound’s best friend
Australian researchers have developed a new type of smart wound dressing that can detect infection and improves healing. The...
Purifying cells to beat cancer
A cutting-edge, relatively new treatment for cancers has become much safer thanks to Australian research. Currently used to treat...
How to cope with COVID-19 put to rest
People feeling stressed and unhappy during the global pandemic should take a break, according to a new survey. An...
Rockin’ healthy sperm with sound
Australian scientists have developed a sound new method for selecting healthy sperm — by using acoustic waves. The so-called...