Tropical coral species at extreme risk from climate change, new study finds
New Curtin University research has found that the coral species living on the pristine reefs in Western Australia’s Kimberley and offshore regions will be in danger of disappearing or moving south to cooler waters, if urgent action is not taken to address climate change.
World-first studies point way to preventing rheumatic fever in Aotearoa and internationally
University of Otago-led research has uncovered the strongest evidence yet that household overcrowding is a major risk factor for acute rheumatic fever and streptococcal infections of the skin.
Metabolic mutations help bacteria resist drug treatment
Each year, at least 2.8 million people in the United States develop an antibiotic-resistant infection, and more than 35,000 people die from such infections, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control.
Soil and small earthquakes help pave way for more resilient buildings
Analysing hundreds of small earthquakes is helping University of Canterbury (UC) researchers predict the impact on buildings, depending on the soil beneath them.
Claims less Aussies paying tax not backed by data
No, there's not an increasing number of Australians freeloading off other taxpayers. A new ANU study explains why -- with a little help from the cult film, The Princess Bride.
Ancient gene offers new clue to disease susceptibility for First Nations people
A world-first discovery has identified a previously unknown gene variant influencing first-line immune defences in First Nations people – who are at higher risk of severe respiratory viral diseases – and offers insights for improved disease prevention strategies.
COVID vaccine patch fights variants better than needles
A needle-free vaccine patch could better fight COVID-19 variants, such as Omicron and Delta, than a traditional needle vaccine according to a University of Queensland study in mice.
Harnessing AI to help pinpoint cancerous tumours
Engineers from the University of Waterloo are harnessing artificial intelligence to help doctors better see and control a non-invasive cancer treatment and, in the process, save lives.
When will global heating make the summer Olympics untenable?
As athletes prepare for the most gruelling event of the summer Olympics, the marathon, scientists ponder what climate change will mean for the games.
Ancient giant kangaroos stayed close to home. That made it easier for them to...
Game-changing new technology gives astounding insights into the lives of marsupial megafauna: what they ate, where they moved, how they died
