Health & Science
Insurers seek radical surgery
Australia’s top health insurers have put aside competitive rivalries to unite to push for healthcare reform.
‘Act now to tame health premiums’
The heads of the country’s top health insurers agreed the time for reform was now.
Wider seats and larger budgets
Obesity is becoming a bigger problem, not just for individuals but on the services and government funds they require.
Newborns at heart of research
A Queensland scientist has won an award for research that could restore the heart’s regenerative magic.
Axed human trial stuns boffins
The Australian Catholic University cancelled part of a research grant in the middle of a human clinical trial.
Diabetes poses growing challenge
Diabetes is the fastest growing chronic condition in Australia and the three types of diabetes are all increasing.
‘I know it is a thylacine’
An animal captured on a grainy video has a “one in three chance” of being a Tasmanian tiger, expert says | WATCH
Sneezes have it in the dog pack
Botswana’s wild dogs put hunting to the vote, with a sneezing majority ruling a canine democracy.
Chip proves quantum leap
Sydney physicists have unveiled a ‘conceptual leap’ that brings quantum computers closer to reality.
Is this what made whales beach?
Astronomers believe they have found a beautiful but deadly reason for the mass stranding of whales in Europe last year.
Degrees a healthier option
A degree’s worth of extra study reduces people’s risks of contracting coronary heart disease by one-third.
New osteo gene pinpointed
New advances in genetic research could ultimately see future osteoporosis sufferers tipped off in childhood.
‘Drop dead’ outstrips heroin
The number of US deaths from drug overdoses is soaring as synthetic opioids overtake heroin as the biggest killer.
Academic in breach of code
A star academic at the Australian Catholic University has been investigated for allegations of breaching protocol.
Natural aid could boost brains
A hormone produced in the bones could one day be used to combat forgetfulness in older people.
Space probe to melt into history
After 13 years circling Saturn and its moon, space probe Cassini will come to a fiery end on September 15.
Gluten-phobes fooling themselves
Gluten avoiders pay to harm their health, with tests finding most can’t blame the protein for their problems.
Sailors sent to bottom of sea
A study of a US civil war mishap has found the world’s first successful submarine attack was a suicide mission.
Trans youth at higher risk of suicide
Transgender youth are at high risk of suicide and serious depression, according to a new survey.
Gene therapy offers cancer hope
Personalised gene therapy that alters cells to fight leukaemia has already saved the life of a cancer victim.
