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Don’t fall for the snake oil claims of ‘structured water’. A chemist explains why it’s nonsense

Aug 7, 2022

What is ‘structured water’ (aka hexagonal water, EZ water, or H3O2)? From time to time you might see people talking up the health benefits of so-called hexagonal water, or structured...

UniSA researcher named Young Tall Poppy for medicine safety research

Aug 5, 2022

04 August 2022Dr Renly Lim is a Young Tall Poppy of Science for 2022. Research into medicine safety and the ability to communicate its importance has earned University of South...

Prostate cancer cases risk being detected too late due to misleading focus on urinary problems, say Cambridge experts

Aug 4, 2022

Prostate cancer is the most common type of cancer in men. According to Cancer Research UK, over 52,000 men are diagnosed with prostate cancer each year and there are more...

Children with rare genetic disorders more likely to be diagnosed with developmental, behavioural and mental health problems

Aug 4, 2022

With the advent of rapid whole genome sequencing, children presenting with an intellectual disability or developmental delay are recommended to have their DNA sequenced to identify the underlying genetic cause....

Bacteria busting proteins offer potential for smarter drugs

Aug 4, 2022

In a new study published in Nature Communications, the ANU researchers demonstrate the potential of these immune proteins, known as guanylate-binding proteins (GBPs), to directly bind to and kill specific...

NSW COVID fines on kids could breach international law

Aug 4, 2022

“The fines themselves are a violation of the Convention on the Rights of a Child,” Dr Peleg said. A child rights framework cannot support fining children and then forcing them...

Athletics star impresses in front of ‘wild’ crowd in Birmingham

Aug 4, 2022

Bree Masters exploded out of the starting blocks at Alexander Stadium in her 100m heat to book her ticket to tomorrow morning’s semi-finals. “Today I wanted to come out and...

Smart lighting system based on quantum dots more accurately reproduces daylight

Aug 4, 2022

The researchers, from the University of Cambridge, designed the next-generation smart lighting system using a combination of nanotechnology, colour science, advanced computational methods, electronics and a unique fabrication process. Since...

Pandemic has put long-haul pilots in a stressful tailspin

Aug 3, 2022

03 August 2022The pandemic has sent stress levels skyrocketing among commercial airline pilots. Grounded planes during the pandemic and the ongoing disruption to flight schedules have added to pilots’ stress,...

China vows to ‘fight to the death’ and masses tanks on beaches for D-Day style invasion of Taiwan fuelling WW3 fears

Aug 3, 2022

CHINA has vowed to "fight to the death" as warships, tanks and fighter planes have been deployed amid fears war could explode over Taiwan. And should the trip go ahead...