‘Less pain’ to remove tonsils

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

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…

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…

Creating software for the Mars Perseverance Rover mission

NASA has commissioned QUT to develop software to analyse scientific data that will be captured by…

Cat diseases have $6 billion impact on human health in Australia

Some cat-dependent diseases can infect humans, with sometimes severe and tragic health consequences. A new study, published…