australia
Scientists Develop Blood Test For Mad Cow Disease
Scientists at the University of Melbourne are one step closer to a simple blood test for Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease and mad cow disease.
Postnatal Depression: It Doesn’t Just Affect Women
An Australian study of over 3,000 fathers has found that approximately one in ten report high levels of distress in the first year after having a baby.
Malaria Parasite Is Driving Human Evolution In Asia-Pacific
A new study shows that the malaria species widespread in the Asia-Pacific region has been a key driver of human genome evolution.
Study To Find Role Of Emotional Wellness In Cancer Patients
Researchers in Australia are conducting a world-first study to further our understanding of how spiritual wellbeing affects quality of life for those affected by cancer.
Older Men Who Use Computers Have Lower Dementia Risk, Study
Having access to a personal computer lowers or decreases the risk of cognitive decline and dementia in older men by up to 40 percent, say researchers in Australia.
Australian Researchers Closer To True Bionic Eye
Researchers from Bionic Vision Australia have implanted an early prototype bionic eye, helping a woman with profound vision loss to experience flashes of vision.
Tasmanian Devils Battle Immortal Disease
Devil Facial Tumor Disease, which has already decimated 85 percent of the devil population, is not showing signs of slowing down with time, say researchers.
Australia Needs To Out-‘Smart’ Competition, Says CSIRO Chief
According to CSIRO chief executive Dr. Megan Clark, Australia's scientists need to work smarter to stay competitive in the Asian century.
Climate Science Is Not About ‘Belief’: Australia Chief Scientist
Australia’s Chief Scientist Ian Chubb says secondary school children should be taught to distinguish between belief and evidence when it comes to climate change.
