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Tiny tech goes to the heart of disease
As our leading single cause of disease and death, it would be rare for any Australian not to have been touched by coronary heart disease amongst family or friends.
Breathing life back into performing arts
COVID-19 has decimated the performing arts sector and many people are wondering what post-pandemic live performances will look like.
A cool change is coming to city streets
Our cities are heating up and we need to find innovative ways to lower urban temperatures, or life will become increasingly harder for residents. In Adelaide, the number of days when outdoor temperatures soared above 40°C increased from only two days per year in 2000 to six days per year in 2020.
Chemotherapy with a side of bacteria, thanks!
The intense chemotherapy used to destroy blood cancer also damages healthy cells in a person’s body, including those that line the intestines and the bacteria that rely on these cells to survive.
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An evolutionary blast from the past
There’s a little gap in the Earth’s history that researchers at the ³ÉÈË´óƬ are looking to unlock – the two billon years of the Earth’s middle age.
The solution to staying safe could lie in the virtual world
Whilst many of us escape into virtual worlds as a fun diversion, Researchers believe the secret to teaching people to behave safely and act decisively in the real world can also be found amongst online realms.
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Understanding the drivers behind water theft will lead to better policy outcomes
New research uses data modelling to understand why people steal water.
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Battling the complexities of diagnosing Parkinson’s Disease
New research is hoping to create more accurate diagnostic tests to allow earlier intervention.
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Gents, it’s time to talk about making babies
Whilst the focus on women’s reproductive health is rightly high, the pre-conception health of potential fathers is still sadly often ignored.
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Disjointed sleep can be a health nightmare for women
Most people remember when they wake during the night. But it’s the many briefer moments of stirring from slumber that can dramatically impact health – particularly for women.
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