Australia risks losing access to world-leading telescopes, says UNSW report
Losing access to the stars The report comes as Australia faces a decision about its future access to…
Genomic sequencing may expand newborn screening beyond biochemical tests
Routine newborn screening (NBS) has transformed early disease detection. However, traditional biochemical tests limit the range of conditions…
Hundreds of thousands of gun owners using firearms law ‘loophole’, Australia Institute says
Hundreds of thousands of gun owners are using a “loophole” in Australia’s firearms laws to own guns without…
Could a simple milk habit help prevent strokes? New research points to potential benefits
A large simulation study suggests that increasing milk intake to recommended levels could lower stroke incidence and reduce…
Bowhead whales may hold the key to humans living up to 200 years
The Iñupiat people of Alaska have long said that bowhead whales live two human lifetimes. That oral knowledge…
Inside the quantum loop: New tool cracks a long-standing physics mystery
Superconductors are among the most puzzling materials in physics. They conduct electricity with zero resistance, but only under…
Vaginal microbiome may play key role in pregnancy health and preterm birth risk, researchers say
Scientists reveal how shifts in the vaginal microbiome during pregnancy may influence inflammation and preterm birth risk, pointing…
New ‘vacuum ultraviolet’ laser is 100 to 1,000 times more efficient than existing tech
The vacuum ultraviolet region is the area of the electromagnetic spectrum lying between X-rays and visible light. It…
Daily movement and sleep patterns can predict lifespan with striking accuracy
Some fish, it turns out, are morning people. They swim hard during daylight, sleep mostly at night, and…
Scientists discover a gut bacteria linked to greater muscle strength in humans
Grip strength is something people rarely think about until they experience a decline in it. For older adults,…
Electrical stimulation can restore ability to move limbs after spinal cord injury
One participant pointed to her chest. That, she explained, is where she felt her foot hit the treadmill.…
Scientists discover that humans have a hidden ‘seventh sense’
Sand has a memory of sorts. Press into a loose pile of dry grains and something moves, not…