Study reveals unexpected movement of drug-delivery swimming robots
One day, tiny swimming robots may travel through the human body to deliver drugs. The medication would target…
AI paradox: New research gives insights into AI behaviour in Kiwi workplaces
“They know what it can do for them but are anxious about the impact it might have on…
Neutral lipids may act as functional medium for controlling supramolecular polymerization
The formation of supramolecular polymers within living cells is an emerging strategy for regulating cellular functions, and lipid…
Secret shopper study reveals questionable telehealth GLP-1 practices
Katie covers the impact of health technology on patients, clinicians, and businesses. Her stories explore the price tag…
Persistent disparities found in preventive cancer care for sexual and gender minority populations
New research has uncovered persistent disparities in preventive cancer care across different sexual orientation and gender identity (SOGI)…
BCG vaccine may remodel the human brain’s immune environment
New research led by Mass General Brigham investigators suggests that the Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG) vaccine – which is…
Early voice changes may signal asthma and COPD flare-ups
Daily smartphone voice recordings revealed subtle changes from the very first day of an asthma or COPD exacerbation,…
Uterine aging may reduce donor egg pregnancy success after 49
A major new study suggests that age-related changes in the uterus may contribute to poorer pregnancy outcomes, with…
Engineered scaffold restores skull growth in craniosynostosis mouse models
An engineered triphasic biomaterial scaffold successfully recreated the cranial suture stem cell niche lost in craniosynostosis, a condition…
NZ scientist’s research offers ray of hope for elusive ocean megafauna
Veronika Meduna Science & environment writer·New Zealand Listener· 4 Jul, 2026 07:04 PM4 mins to read Subscribe…
Voice Changes Measured by Phone Can Predict Asthma Flare-Ups 3 Days in Advance
Sami Simons and Loes van Bemmel – Credit: ERJ Open Research / Sami Simons / SWNS Voice changes…
Ancient DNA in Oceania reveals hidden human evolution and health insights
A vast stretch of islands across the South Pacific holds one of the oldest human stories on Earth.…