Depression linked to increased risk of stroke
Middle-aged women who have depression are nearly twice as likely to have a stroke compared to women of the same age who are…
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Shorebirds threatened by rising seas
Millions of shorebirds could be in danger of massive population loss due to rising oceans.
Research has predicted that a…
Broken record acts as wake-up call
For the first time in five million years the earth’s atmospheric concentration of carbon dioxide is about to rise above 400…
Mum’s the word, sometimes
Pregnant women may not always be supported by medical staff when it comes to decisions about their unborn child, according…
Scientists map mouse brains in greatest detail yet
Different types of brain diseases may be cured by a humble mouse, as scientists are now able to map the rodent’s brains more…
Green cities improve quality of life
Australians are more likely to feel happy, safe and healthy if they maintain the green areas and nature spots in their cities…
Chinese medicine may help treat diabetes
Traditional Chinese medicine could significantly help in treating type 2 diabetes.
An international team of researchers…
Reefs devoured from the inside
A new threat to coral reefs has been discovered: microscopic plants are gradually devouring them.
Reefs – already threatened…
Australia’s marine parks won’t protect vulnerable areas
Scientists from the University of Queensland’s Centre of Excellence in Environmental Decisions have found worrying shortcomings…
Crops dying for a drink
The demand for water is more responsible for lower crop yields under the influences of global warming than are increases…
Steroids may not be best treatment for tennis elbow
The effectiveness of corticosteroid injections as a treatment for tennis elbow has been challenged by a new study.
Research…
Genetic pathways to developmental and psychiatric disorders
While autism, schizophrenia, ADHD and x-linked intellectual disabilities are caused by a complex interaction of factors…
Sorghum has never tasted so good
The identification of a new sorghum gene may help feed livestock in the world’s poorest nations.
Sorghum is known to be…
Fat discrimination in maternity services
Queensland maternity care providers discriminate against women on the basis of their weight, researchers have found.
A study…
Conservatives happier than progressives
Conservatives are happier than liberals because of greater access to “social capital”.
Researchers from Australia conducted…
New treatment for chronic wounds on the horizon
A model of diabetic wound management has been used to study the behaviour of a group of white blood cells, called macrophages…
Climate change facilitated disappearance of pre-historic indigenous people
Climate change facilitated the disappearance of a pre-historic culture predating present-day Aboriginal inhabitants in northern…
Bird-watchers can contribute to science
Bird-watchers could contribute to environmental data collection by becoming citizen scientists.
If bird-watchers modified…
Corals to move out as temperatures rise
A comparison of the current warming climate and the last major episode of global warming has led to scientific concern about…
Sitting pad to help you stand up
A sitting pad has been developed that uses an alarm to tell you when you’ve been seated for too long.
The device measures…
Salmonella bacteria can activate immune system
Vitamin B metabolites produced by Salmonella bacteria can activate the immune system, a study has found, paving the way for…
Physical exercise essential for brain health
Physical exercise is equally important as cognitive exercise in maintaining a healthy brain, according to new research…
Identical but different – the case of the beaked sea snakes
The lethal beaked sea snake (Enhydrina shistosa) is actually two species of identical-looking snakes which have evolved separately…
Self-destructing chemical brings better sewage systems
Corrosion of sewage pipes inevitably means unwanted aromas and costs the Australian water industry around $100 million a…
Insight into genetic mutations behind pancreatic cancer
New research has provided insight into the complexity of underlying mutations responsible for pancreatic cancers.
By sequencing…