Science
Koalas struggling to beat the heat
Australia’s iconic koalas could decline in population numbers as temperatures continue to rise, new research from the University of Sydney......
Dharawal community happy to preserve Australia’s oldest national park
The NSW government are pushing for the Royal National Park to become part of the world heritage list. The most......
Centipede venom could be the perfect pain killer
Centipedes are probably the last thing you think about when dealing with chronic pain. But a new study has found......
Blood pressure tests to get simpler and more accurate
Researchers have come up with a new pen-like device that can measure blood pressure far more accurately than the tourniquet......
The Federal Government backs CSG in NSW
A meeting in Sydney today will urge the New South Wales government to remove any barriers to speeding up coal......
Diets are a recipe for disaster
There is no doubt that losing weight can be a battle, one that could easily turn in to a perpetual......
New gene test may reduce unnecessary prostate removals
One in four men will develop prostate cancer in their lifetime, but some may be too slow-growing to ever actually......
Climate Commission reincarnated just in time for IPCC report
The government funded Climate Commission was axed last week. Late last night it rose from the dead, reincarnated as the......
Campaign to warn of poppy plant perils
Tasmania’s poppy crops are a booming state industry, contributing to half of the world’s opiad production. However, the plants are......
Climate change in the Pacific
While in Australia, climate change seems to be more of a political football than a real issue. Other countries aren’t......