World's scientists declare a climate emergency
07 November, 2019Scientists warn that "untold human suffering" is unavoidable without deep and lasting shifts in human activities that contribute to greenhouse gas emissions and other factors related to climate change.
Blood test enables rapid TB diagnosis
05 November, 2019The test procedure is hoped to positively impact tuberculosis diagnosis in adults living in remote areas.
Efficient hydrogen extraction supports sustainable fuel
04 November, 2019Researchers have developed a new method of extracting hydrogen from water more efficiently, which could help underpin the capture of renewable energy in the form of sustainable fuel.
Blood test to detect multiple types of cancer
10 October, 2019In contrast to liquid biopsies, which detect genetic mutations or other cancer-related alterations in DNA, the technology focuses on modifications to DNA known as methyl groups.
Blood test set to reduce late detection of lung cancer
01 October, 2019Oncimmune's EarlyCDT Lung test has been found to reduce the incidence of patients with late-stage lung cancer at diagnosis, compared with standard clinical diagnosis.
Stamping out invasive biopsies
27 September, 2019Researchers have developed a novel technology that could sensitively detect and classify cancer cells, as well as determine disease aggressiveness, from the least invasive biopsies.
Phenosys Jet Ball rodent virtual reality system
26 September, 2019 | Supplied by: SciTech Pty LtdThe Jet Ball by Phenosys is a novel virtual reality experimental system based on an air cushion-supported spherical treadmill that allows a restrained rodent to navigate in virtual space.
New blood test for prostate cancer avoids false positives
19 September, 2019By measuring intact living cancer cells in the patient's blood, rather than the PSA protein, the method potentially provides a more accurate test for prostate cancer.
Eye-tracking tests could predict Alzheimer's development
09 September, 2019Eye-tracking technology could be used in future to predict if people with mild memory and thinking impairments will go on to develop Alzheimer's disease.
Under pressure: a new dimension for the periodic table
06 September, 2019It is now possible for materials researchers to make quick predictions about how certain elements will behave at different pressures.
Test predicts cervical cancer risk in HPV-positive women
04 September, 2019The 'two-in-one' test not only detects the type of HPV infection but also indicates precancerous markers.
Diagnostic test could end needless chemotherapy
15 August, 2019 | Supplied by: The University of QueenslandThe test could soon result in tailored treatment for women with invasive lobular breast cancer, in some cases relieving patients from the gruelling process of undergoing chemotherapy.
Species aren't adapting fast enough to climate change
13 August, 2019Climate change is outpacing the ability of birds and other species to adapt to their changing environment, according to an international team of scientists.
'Anaemic' star carries link to ancient ancestor
09 August, 2019A newly discovered ancient star, containing what is said to be a record-low amount of iron, carries evidence of a class of even older stars.
A smartphone virus scanner with a difference
08 August, 2019A virus scanner for a smartphone might not sound too exciting at first, but the device in question doesn't search for the latest malware; it scans biological samples for real viruses.
