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…

Human activity has made Murray estuary more vulnerable to drought

The Murray is known to suffer acidification in its estuary in South Australia. For the first…

Protein – Getting the Balance Right

Getting enough protein in your diet is of prime importance, especially to support healthy ageing. Protein,…

Now you see it, now you don’t: Hidden colours discovered by coincidence

Scientists in Australia have stumbled across an unusual way to observe colour that had previously gone…

Available evidence suggests vaping can help smokers quit

Updated Cochrane Review shows electronic cigarettes can help people quit smoking; More evidence is needed on long-term…

Surprise finding: no major increase in Australians washing their hands since this time last year

The Food Safety Information Council released Omnipoll national research in the lead up to Global Handwashing…