Aussie scientists help identify new key to life
Australian researchers have identified a new DNA structure that may be a kind of volume dial that regulates the activity of genes.
Why this exec goes surfing in a water park
Hamish Stone, CEO of iCar Asia, doesn't have easy access to a beach from Kuala Lumpur. Sometimes, he has to get his surfing fix in surprising ways.
Does art make us feel a special pleasure?
Neuroscientists are divided about whether humans assess all nice experiences in the same way.
Would you run these wild marathons?
City marathons have become such massive, organised events that more and more runners are going in search of offbeat locations.
Want to reduce your risk of heart failure? Eat this.
Even a small increase in the amount of nuts included in your diet may reduce your risk of cardiovascular diseases, researchers say.
Why this CEO pedals clear of Mt Wellington
MyState CEO Melos Sulicich hopes to cycle in the Pyrenees or Dolomites. But he's wary of Hobart's mountain.
Why running is like meditation
Forget the loneliness of the long-distance runner. Groups who train and race together are a fixture at thousands of events each year, including Canberra this weekend.
How to boost your testosterone without pills
There are lots of ways to boost testosterone levels without reaching for a supplement.
Immune system's secret weapon discovered
Australian scientists have discovered that group of immune cells, once considered junk, are actually a secret weapon the body uses to fight disease.
You can't blame genes for your 'taste' for fat: study
An Australian study of 44 sets of twins has found a "taste" for fat is not driven by genetics, rather it's all down to diet and what a perso...
The hidden risk for budget tourists in Asia
With more than 60pc of the world's asbestos consumed in Asia, tourists opting for cheap, dilapidated accommodation may be putting themselves...
