Science

Heatwave conditions have cooled in some parts of Australia but are expected to persist in others. (Bianca De Marchi/AAP PHOTOS)
Climate Change
Adrian Black

Summer rain, heatwaves signal perils of extreme season ahead

Australia's summer weather perils have arrived with heatwave conditions in the south and heavy rain forecast in the north.

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A newborn baby can theoretically 'sway' to music. Babies appear to be able to perceive the beat in music shortly after birth.
Science
Pat Hagan

How newborns are unlocking the secrets of the human brain

A baby, no more than a few days old, has its head covered in electrodes - but it’s no emergency intervention to save the bub’s life. It’s to answer one question: do they understand rhythm?

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In recent months, Earth’s star has ramped up activity.
Science
Denise Chow

‘The season for big solar storms’: Why more auroras are in store for Earth

The sun's recent solar flares have triggered severe geomagnetic storms and supercharged dazzling displays of the northern lights.

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Video
A $5 million funding boost is set to transform the treatment of childhood cancers in Australia.
Health
Rhiannon Lewin

Scout was born with a rare brain tumour. Breakthrough research has given her new hope

The one-year-old endured months of treatment from a young age, including surgery and chemotherapy.

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Research by Associate Professor Dan Gough could halt the spread ofa cancer invisible to the body.
Science
Adrian Black

'Invisible' cancer revealed as researchers try to find key to killer cells

Helping the body’s own killer cells to recognise tumours could hold the key to fighting deadly invisible cancers.

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New data reveals sitting at your desk all day may put you at greater risk for heart disease, even if you work out in your spare time. File image
Health
Madeline Holcombe

This work habit is killing you. And you can’t counteract it in your spare time

Scientists have recommendations on how to combat the issue.

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Video
Australians are invited to watch an out-of-this-world display with the Leonid meteor shower expected to light up the night sky over the next week. 
Science
Sarah Keszler

Meteor shower set to light up Australian skies this weekend

Stargazers across the country are set for an out-of-this-world display. Here’s what you need to know.

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Australians 14 and over can use the Chart Your Fart app to take part in the CSIRO’s gut health study.
Science
Aaron Bunch

'Chart your fart': Call for Aussies to track gas habits on new app

Scientists want Australians to record the quality, quantity, aroma, loudness and duration of their farts using a phone app for a gut health study.

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After centuries of debate, scientists claim to have cracked the ancient riddle.
Society
Xantha Leatham

Scientists finally crack age-old chicken or egg question

We know eggs come from chickens and chickens come from eggs, but the question of which comes first has been unanswerable —until now, it seems.

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It's still unclear which US astronaut who returned to earth in October needed medical treatment.
Science
Marcia Dunn

NASA ISS astronauts tight-lipped after ‘medical issue’

Three US astronauts who returned from the International Space Station are remaining tight-lipped about an onboard ‘medical issue’.

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Video
Ancient DNA might be the reason for your love of carbohydrates such as bread and pasta
Science
Nina Massey

Ancient DNA could be a reason for your love of carbs

A study has found the duplication of a gene — known as the salivary amylase gene (AMY1) — may have helped shape human adaptation to starchy foods.

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Dr Fares Braizat (from left), Fadi Balawi, Josh Gates and Dr Pearce Paul Creasman look into the newly discovered tomb at Petra.
World
Staff writers

‘Holy Grail’ found in tomb under Indiana Jones film site

The remains and artefacts found in the hidden tomb are believed to be over 2000 years old.

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SpaceX landed the booster of its massive Starship rocket during a test flight
World
The Economist

Musk achieves spaceflight’s biggest breakthrough in 60 years

If SpaceX can land and reuse the most powerful rocket ever made what can’t it do?

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American scientists Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun won the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine.
World
Staff Writers

Nobel Prize in Medicine after discovery of new molecules

The Nobel Prize in medicine has been awarded to two scientists for their discovery of microRNA.

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Doctors are already using weight loss drugs to treat binge eating disorder. But some experts warn that it’ a Band-Aid, not a fix.
Health
The New York Times

Can weight loss drugs like Ozempic treat eating disorders?

Doctors are already using weight loss drugs to treat binge eating disorder. But some experts warn that it’ a Band-Aid, not a fix.

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