Health and science

Berberine, found in plants such as barberry, could be used to treat lung diseases.

A study of the brains of newborns suggests it does.

A Mediterranean diet improved symptoms of depression in young men.

The price of the lesson on risk given by giant tube slides is too high.

New research shows marine bacteria use similar behaviours to many foraging animals.

Access to transport is a basic human need that impacts everyone’s wellbeing.

Microbe may be a secret weapon in the battle against climate change.

UTS scientists to work with major surf brand to develop textiles made from seaweed.

An all-in-one molecule paves the way for long-life lithium-oxygen batteries.

How can we get better at making new friends? The answer: vulnerability, trust and time.

Australia's healthcare system comes out ahead in new global comparison.

Governments need to measure air quality correctly, writes Geoff Hanmer.

New research highlights the importance of social support in pregnancy.

Paradoxically, fear of death can be behind COVID denial.

 New research examines how retirement impacts Australian couples.

A treatment for microbial infections may lose its effectiveness when used long-term.

A review of research into social media use has identified 46 harmful effects.

Father-daughter writing team explore humanity’s fear of death.

Trust in public health and government drives vaccine uptake, new research shows.

New research draws on sport performance strategies to help firefighters. 

UTS researchers have developed a bioplastic product made from red seaweed.

Research plots a downward spiral in Murray-Darling Basin water availability.

Getting back to nature to trial ways to improve critical care outcomes.

Post traumatic stress disorder can be triggered by accidents and natural disasters.

Sensor technology meets forensic chemistry in re-creating canine skill.

The deployment at two Sydney Harbour beaches marks World Oceans Day.

The importance of communicating research to young children.

An industry collaboration with Inventia Life Science is helping advance 3D bioprinting.

Government pledges $1.9m to build sustainable and profitable industry.

ADHD can present differently in girls than boys. Here’s what to look out for.