Sponge gene discovery a relative breakthrough
Scientists from across Australia are soaking in a discovery that links humans and other animals to a species of sponge — over a period of 700 million years. They...
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Regular haircuts can make ewe happy
Every girl knows a new haircut is sometimes all you need to get your mojo back, but a new...
Looking for love in all the wrong places
Male funnel-web spiders have evolved to produce deadly venom to protect themselves against predators when they leave their webs...
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...
Cancer cells outed by highly charged nanoparticles
Researchers have discovered a high voltage way of detecting cancer cells. They use a series of chemical keys which...
Giving antibiotics the hard cell
How do you beat a flesh-eating superbug? By serving up more than it can chew. Researchers at the University...
Squeak Peek: The next hair-raising development for drones
Robots are borrowing from rodents to get better at sensing their surroundings. University of Queensland engineer Dr Pauline Pounds...
Other side of the groin
Sometimes less is more. Fighting for your life in Accident and Emergency, the last thing you want is an...
The macadamia tree that sprouted a global industry
The $3 billion global macadamia industry has roots in a single Australian tree, genetic research shows. While macadamias are...
Aussie researchers lead global race for a COVID-19 vaccine
The global fight against COVID-19 has taken a big step forward following a landmark deal between The University of...