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Nervous monkeys lend clues to anxiety
Thursday, 12 August 2010
Scientists have identified two parts of the brain linked with severe anxiety in young monkeys, offering new promise for treatment.
Warning after scientists find new superbug
Thursday, 12 August 2010
A new superbug could spread around the world after reaching Britain from India - in part because of medical tourism - and scientists say there are almost no drugs to treat it.
Butchered bones prove early meat eating
Thursday, 12 August 2010
Evidence from ancient bones found in Ethiopia suggest human ancestors were using stone tools to carve meat a million years earlier than previously thought.
Labor's science policy boosts engagement
Wednesday, 11 August 2010
Science engagement and communication will receive a boost in funding if Labor is re-elected to power in next week's election.
Brain scan may help autism diagnosis
Wednesday, 11 August 2010
A 15-minute brain scan could in future be used to test for autism, helping doctors diagnose the complex condition more cheaply and accurately.
Slime moulds explain irrational humans
Wednesday, 11 August 2010
Humans aren't the only ones that make irrational choices; new research has found single-celled brain-less slime moulds do it too.
Snail venom inspires pain reliever
Tuesday, 10 August 2010
Snail venom in a pill could offer powerful relief for people who suffer from severe and chronic pain.
Staying busy keeps us happy: study
Tuesday, 10 August 2010
The notion that idle hands are the devil's tools is only half the story; with research showing those idle hands are also unhappy.
Potato genes used to fend off cotton pests
Tuesday, 10 August 2010
Plants such as potato and tobacco have pest-killing genes that could help protect cotton, say Australian researchers.
Good looks kills job chances: study
Monday, 9 August 2010
A new study suggests a disturbing gender bias when it comes to job applications: beautiful women are instantly dismissed from being considered for some positions.
Mind training tackles motion sickness
Monday, 9 August 2010
Motion sickness really is a case of mind over matter, according to NASA researchers, who are testing a system developed to try to help astronauts adjust to microgravity.
Scientists record fast evolving fish
Monday, 9 August 2010
A species of fish can adapt in just three generations to survive a sharp change in temperature, researchers say.
Lunar rocks yield no water
Friday, 6 August 2010
A new study of rock samples collected during the Apollo missions has concluded the Moon is almost bone dry.
No need to wait after miscarriage: study
Friday, 6 August 2010
Women who conceive within six months after a miscarriage have a better chance of a pregnancy without complications compared to women who wait longer, according to a new study.
Polar bears face melting chemical cocktail
Friday, 6 August 2010
Polar bears, the icon of the Arctic, are under threat from the twin challenges of climate change and chemicals that are not breaking down in the region's cold waters.
