How did Pluto get its glowing methane capped mountains?

Methane frost on mountain tops near Pluto’s equator is formed by a unique atmospheric process that…

No evidence of excess deaths in NZ and Australia due to pandemic

Over a million people around the world have died as a direct result of the COVID-19…

Restoring just 15% of the world’s land could prevent 60% of extinctions

We can’t fix the whole world at once, but restoring just 15 per cent of the land…

Infant sleep affected by more screentime

With screen time on the rise due to the coronavirus pandemic there is renewed attention on…

Australian carp virus plan ‘dead in the water’?

Plans to release a virus to reduce numbers of invasive Common Carp in Australia are unlikely…

Diamond-studded silk wound dressing detects infection and improves healing

Scientists have developed a next generation wound dressing that can detect infection and improve healing in…

‘Less pain’ to remove tonsils

A 10-year study from Flinders University has found “shrinking” tonsils results in far less pain and…

In season for Spring – Australian Papaya and Pawpaw

The start of spring marks the best time to get your paws on some Australian papaya…

Eating Healthier for One

Many older Australians are living alone either by choice or due to circumstances such as “empty…

Papaya and Banana Bread

Serves: 6-8 people Time: 75 minutes   Ingredients 2 cups (300g) self-raising flour 1 cup (200g)…

Prawn and Yellow Papaw Tacos

Ingredients 24 medium Australian Prawns (approx. 650g) 1/2 tsp sea salt For the Salsa 500 g…

Red Papaya and Mixed Berry Parfaits

Serves: 4 people Times: 15 minutes Ingredients 400g Red Papaya 500g (2 cups) natural Greek or…

Red Papaya Lassi

Makes: 2 Time: 5 minutes Ingredients 1 medium red papaya 1/2 cup natural yoghurt 250 mls…

Baked salmon for One

Cooking time 30 minutes cost $7.60 Ingredients 2 small chat potatoes 1/2 bunch broccolini, trimmed and…

Herby Chicken Rissoles for One

Cooking Time 20 minutes  Ingredients 100g chicken mince 1 clove garlic, crushed 1/4 cup dried breadcrumbs…

Mixed Bean and Tuna Salad for One

Cooking Time 5 minutes  Ingredients 125g tin four bean mix, rinsed, drained 60g (1/4 cup) semi-dried…

Study confirms plastics threat to South Pacific seabirds

Plastic gathered from remote corners of the South Pacific Ocean, including nesting areas of New Zealand…

Blinded by the light no more: Simulations show NASA’s James Webb Telescope will reveal hidden galaxies

Australian researchers find ways to overcome the blinding glare of quasars NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope…

Boost to develop microalgae into health foods

A new discovery may provide the crucial link that helps accelerate development of microalgae into beneficial…