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Australia-India PhD Program To Provide 16 Scholarships

A new PhD program has been launched in India to provide budding researchers in Australia and India with academic supervision and support.

Chiropractic Treatments Under Review In Large-Scale Study

Researchers have conducted a large study on the health reasons people visit chiropractors and the care chiropractors provide.

Scientists Unravel Genetic Puzzle Behind Rheumatoid Arthritis

Scientists have made a breakthrough in understanding the high-risk genes behind people’s development of rheumatoid arthritis.

Bees’ Perfect Landing Inspires Robot Aircraft

Scientists have discovered how the honeybee can land anywhere with precision – and the knowledge may help build incredible robot aircraft.

Andrew Holmes Elected President Of The Australian Academy of Science

Organic electronics pioneer Professor Andrew Holmes has been elected as the next President of the Australian Academy of Science.

Leaves Of Gold: Researchers Find Gold Growing On Eucalyptus Trees

Researchers in Australia have detected gold particles in the leaves of Eucalyptus trees, a sign that indicates the presence of deeply buried gold deposits nearby.

University Of Melbourne Develops Therapy For Parkinson’s Disease

The University of Melbourne and Procypra Therapeutics have agreed to develop therapy to treat Parkinson’s disease.

Predictive Test For Obesity In Human Trials

Scientists in Australia are recruiting subjects for a trial to test if the stress hormone cortisol is a predictor of obesity.

Crucial Pathway For fighting Gut Infection Discovered

An international team of researchers have found a crucial pathway for defending the human gut against infection.