Pet cat impact on wildlife could be overstated, UQ researchers say
A new study has found pet cats were responsible for fewer than 1 per cent of native animals…
Vial of unapproved peptide retatrutide had double the strength indicated on label
Doctors have warned of an “enormous” risk of overdose after testing of a popular unapproved weight loss peptide…
Past failures haunt Quad’s US$20 billion critical minerals push
The Quad’s newly announced US$20 billion critical minerals framework aims to loosen China’s near-monopoly on the materials that…
Depression’s “Energy Crisis”: Fatigue Starts at the Cellular Level
Summary: Fatigue is one of the most debilitating and hardest-to-treat symptoms of major depressive disorder (MDD). New research…
Why women shaping gaming cultures are shaping the future of technology
International Women’s Day often prompts reflection on representation in technology. The focus tends to centre on engineering pipelines,…
How can you protect your brain health? Move, brush regularly, check your blood pressure
This is the 79th instalment in a series on dementia, including the research into its causes and treatment,…
Little-known benefit of backyard creature famous for causing ‘instant burning pain’
A backyard creature that’s famous for having spikes laced with over 150 painful venoms could have hidden benefits…
Scientists built a microscopic ‘ocean’ on a silicon chip to study quantum waves
For more than 50 years, scientists have dreamed of seeing the hidden patterns that govern the motion of…
Fears for K’gari as researchers compile database of species on Australian islands
A groundbreaking study of hundreds of Australian islands has exposed the threats posed to K’gari (Fraser Island) and…