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Infrared Light Puts Malaria To The Test
A new diagnostic method is able to detect malaria at an earlier stage of infection, exposing the parasites before they hide away in tissues.
Australian Physicist Receives Top US Honor
Physicist Michelle Simmons has been elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences for her contributions to quantum computing.
Plastic Filters Made More Efficient
Scientists have invented a new technique that could significantly enhance the efficiency of exhaust gas filtration.
Research Links Thyroid Disease To Ethnicity
Asians, African Americans and Pacific Islanders have a higher risk of the autoimmune disorder Graves' disease than Caucasians, according to a study.
Vaccine Could Prolong Melanoma Patient Survival
A ten-year study shows that a vaccine called vaccina melanoma cell lysate could help prolong the lives of late stage skin cancer patients.
Iron Supplements Could Help Female Athletes
A review of past studies found that iron supplements improved women's exercise performance.
Sudden Death In Babies Linked To Lack Of Oxygen
The staining patterns of B-amyloid precursor protein in the brains of sudden infant death syndrome babies is similar to those who died of accidental asphyxiation.
University Of Queensland Spinoff Attracts US$45 Million
Spinifex Pharmaceuticals will use the investment to run clinical trials for EMA401, an oral treatment for pain that has been shown not to have central nervous system side effects.
Free Science Book Aims To Inspire Australians
Australian National University Press has published a compendium on science that aims to inspire science aficionados - for free.
