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OPINION: Asian Century White Paper Sets Tricky Targets For Universities
Australia should aim for six or eight of its universities to be ranked in the top 100 globally, writes Prof. Simon Marginson of the University of Melbourne.
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.
Brain Inflammation Linked To Schizophrenia, Study
An Australian study has shown increased inflammation in the brains of people with schizophrenia, tightening the link between immune function and schizophrenia.
Tai Chi As Exercise Therapy In COPD Patients
Tai Chi may be a useful form of exercise therapy for people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), according to new findings.
Ginger Extract May Help Control Diabetes, Study
Ginger, an ancient Asian remedy and common spice, may help manage the high levels of blood sugar which create complications for long-term diabetic patients, says a new report.
Neanderthals Cooked Vegetables And Used Plants For Medicine
Neanderthals were more sophisticated than we'd thought previously, with the first evidence that they cooked plants for food and used plants for medicine.
First Radio Waves Detected From Middleweight Black Hole HLX-1
Scientists have detected the first radio emissions from a 'middleweight' black hole, also the first of its kind to be discovered.
A Mozzie That Breeds Without Blood
A secretive and exotic species of mosquito, found across much of Australia, has revealed a new twist on the insect's famous 'blood-sucking' reputation.
Gold Nanoparticles Detect Traces Of Contaminants In Milk
Researchers in Australia have developed a new class of biosensor that can detect exceptionally small traces of contaminants in liquids in just 40 minutes.
