Early in January 2026, neuroscientist Dr Rachael Dunlop boarded a flight from Sydney to the US with a precious and unusual item of carry-on luggage. [ + ]

In December, scientists at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital made public a screening platform that promises a faster way to test drug combinations and doses. [ + ]

Peer review is often treated as the end of the story, but for journalists it is usually the point where the story becomes possible — here's what they expect. [ + ]

Analysis of lethal antibodies has helped Australian and international researchers identify a new blood-clotting disorder with similarities to 'VITT'. [ + ]

Could this independent comparison test of lab ventilation systems under real-world stress conditions redefine standards for safety, efficiency and flexibility? [ + ]

Australian health regulations require medical records to be retained for decades, with physical archives susceptible to degradation over time. Without robust digital backups, the loss of such data has the potential to be permanent. [ + ]

Scientists have developed a simple method for automated the manufacturing of lung organoids — clusters of cells containing the same cell types as full-sized organs. [ + ]

By sharing best practice and providing useful resources, librarians can support researchers in proactively improving image integrity and avoiding issues prior to publication. [ + ]

'Drains' in the brain, responsible for clearing toxic waste in the organ, tend to get clogged up in people who show signs of developing Alzheimer's disease. [ + ]

The majority of all centrifuge accidents are understood to result from user error. These tips from OHAUS will help to ensure safe operation. [ + ]

The RNA sequences are understood to be the oldest ever recovered, coming from mammoth tissue preserved in the Siberian permafrost for nearly 40,000 years. [ + ]

In everyday life, voice interaction with technology can save time and reduce friction. The same applies in scientific research. [ + ]

The risk of rare heart complications following COVID-19 vaccination in children was found to be substantially lower than the risk following infection. [ + ]

Several key factors will shape whether AI becomes a truly reliable scientific partner or remains a promising but risky frontier, says Andrew Wyatt from Sapio Sciences. [ + ]

An international study claims that exposure to lead may have influenced the evolution of hominid brains, behaviour, and even the development of language. [ + ]