Baleen whales have always been good listeners
13 February, 2017Victorians scientists have discovered the point at which baleen whales acquired the ability to make and hear the lowest frequency sounds of any mammal, which they use to send whale songs across tens and even hundreds of kilometres.
Blasting cancer cells with plasma
09 December, 2016Scientists have discovered that cool jets of plasma stimulate cells in the bodies of mice, helping to close wounds or kill tumours.
Hydrogen-eating bacteria and the truth about baleen whales
01 December, 2016Researchers from Monash University have wasted no time getting into the spirit of summer, releasing two separate stories with a distinctly sea-flavoured theme to them.
Special delivery — a boron carrier for targeted tumour therapy
19 August, 2016Japanese researchers have developed a boron carrier for use in targeted radiation treatment for cancerous tumours. The carrier is based on a common blood plasma protein, meaning it can be tailored to individual patients and lessens the chances of blood contamination.
Is there life on Mars? Meteorites may be destroying the evidence
11 August, 2016As the search to find signs of life on Mars continues, researchers have suggested that a good place to find organic compounds native to the planet would be deep underground — from rocks that have been blasted to the surface by meteorite impacts.
Phenosys rodent virtual reality systems
08 August, 2016Virtual reality systems by Phenosys enable rats and mice to enter a virtual reality world. The platforms offer a revolutionary concept for research on animal learning, memory, cognition and navigation.
Artificial sweeteners make you hungrier
13 July, 2016 by Adam FloranceAs well as promoting hyperactivity and insomnia, a new study has found that artificial sweeteners actually increase feelings of hunger, leading to higher calorific intake.
Is there a connection between dance music and cravings?
01 July, 2016Neuroscientists at The University of Melbourne are recruiting electronic music fans for a study exploring the connection between cravings and the 'risky' sounds of dance music.
A triple threat against viral diseases
12 May, 2016Researchers have identified a new macromolecule that could help prevent deadly virus infections with a triple-play mechanism that can also help prevent viral drug resistance.
Zika virus structure revealed
05 April, 2016A research team has determined the structure of the Zika virus, revealing insights critical to the development of effective antiviral treatments and vaccines.
Citizen scientists to create a 'feather map of Australia'
05 April, 2016By collecting wetland bird feathers, ordinary Australians can help researchers create the first ever 'Feather Map of Australia' to show the health of our wetland birds nationally.
Testing reproductive compatibility with fluorescent sperm
30 March, 2016Scientists from The University of Western Australia have used fluorescent green dye to observe different sperm competing to fertilise eggs.
Are aliens extinct?
25 January, 2016 by Lauren DavisWhy does evidence of alien life continue to elude Earth's scientists? Is it because such life never existed at all, or because it has already gone extinct?
Invasive mynas a disease threat to native birds
18 November, 2015 by Graeme O'NeillIs the Indian myna waging biological warfare to gain a competitive advantage over Australia's native birds as they spread through eastern Australia?
Magnetic energy can change your brain — and your ideology
19 October, 2015Researchers have used transcranial magnetic stimulation to temporarily shut down a region of the brain — specifically, the region that solves abstract problems addressed by ideology.
