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Are Short-Term Medical Missions Useful?
A University of Sydney study questions usefulness of medical missions and calls for improved transparency, implementation, and policymaking.
Dabrafenib Shrinks Melanoma Brain Metastases In Early Trial
Australian researchers have reported promising results with a new drug that shrinks brain tumors in advanced cases of melanoma.
Handheld Plasma Flashlight Zaps Away Bacteria Instantly, Study
Chinese and Australian scientists have developed a handheld, battery-powered plasma-producing device that can rid skin of bacteria in an instant.
Fizzy Soda May Lead To Narrowing Of Retinal Arteries, Study
Scientists can already see damage in the eyes of children who have been drinking fizzy drinks and eating too many carbohydrates.
Non-Invasive Brain Stimulation Helps Solve Famous Nine Dots Problem: Study
Brain stimulation can markedly improve people's ability to solve highly complex problems, reports a recent University of Sydney study.
Sitting For Too Long May Kill You, Australian Study Says
A study has found that adults who sat 11 or more hours per day had a 40 percent increased risk of dying in the next three years versus those who sat for fewer than four hours a day.
Traveling Through Space At Warp Speed May Kill You, Scientists Say
Long distance space travel could create the ultimate 'killer entrance,' devastating your destination and anything around the arriving spacecraft, say University of Sydney researchers.
Asian Honey Bees Defend Colony By Teaming Up & Shaking Their Bellies
Asian honey bee guards exhibit a peculiar behavior whenever a predator is around – they band together and “shake” their abdomens from side to side for a few seconds.
Smaller Babies Who Take Omega-3 May Have Lower Heart Disease Risk, Study
Small babies may reduce their risk of heart disease by consuming Omega-3 fatty acids, a Sydney study has found.
