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Bio-inspired robotic bird has stable flight in its sights

The nankeen kestrel is among the most stable fliers in the avian world. Using motion capture technology, researchers have created a robotic replica.

Life Scientist 10 July, 2026

Protecting particles that carry mRNA in dry vaccine patches

Combining expertise from RMIT University, MIT and Harvard Medical School, scientists set out to provide practical guidance for future mRNA dry vaccine patch design.

Life Scientist 09 July, 2026

Copper drug clears Alzheimer's proteins — lab experiments reveal

A drug that delivers copper to the brain has been found to significantly reduce Alzheimer's proteins and improve long-term spatial memory.

Life Scientist 03 July, 2026

Scientists search for cystitis pain 'off switch'

By targeting certain pain receptors in the bladder, Australian scientists believe that the effects of cystitis — an inflammation of the bladder — could be reduced.

Life Scientist 02 July, 2026

Could this psychedelic compound reduce post-concussion symptoms?

Few effective therapies exist for concussion. Now, an Australian clinical trial is exploring whether a psychedelic compound found in some mushrooms could help.

Life Scientist 25 June, 2026

Biotechnology
Could 'fusion proteins' reduce errors in a promising gene-editing tool?

Could 'fusion proteins' reduce errors in a promising gene-editing tool?

Gene-editing tool CRISPR-Cas9 is used, among many things, to engineer new cancer immunotherapies. Now, Australian scientists believe they've...

Article 08 May, 2026
Health & Medical
Protecting particles that carry mRNA in dry vaccine patches

Protecting particles that carry mRNA in dry vaccine patches

Combining expertise from RMIT University, MIT and Harvard Medical School, scientists set out to provide practical guidance for future mRNA dry...

Article 09 July, 2026
Life Sciences
Bio-inspired robotic bird has stable flight in its sights

Bio-inspired robotic bird has stable flight in its sights

The nankeen kestrel is among the most stable fliers in the avian world. Using motion capture technology, researchers have created a robotic replica.

Article 10 July, 2026
Molecular Biology
How an Alzheimer's-linked protein shapes long-term memories

How an Alzheimer's-linked protein shapes long-term memories

Tau, a protein widely associated with memory loss in dementia, has been shown to be essential for organising and stabilising memories so they...

Article 28 May, 2026
Lab Technology
The voice of reason: natural language interfaces to transform lab informatics

The voice of reason: natural language interfaces to transform lab informatics

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

Article 17 November, 2025
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