GMOs lead the fight against Zika, Ebola and the next unknown pandemic
Jul 28, 2016 02:25 am UTC| Health Science
The shadow of the Zika virus hangs over the Rio Olympic Games, with visitors and even high-profile athletes citing worries about Zika as a reason to stay away (even if the risk is probably quite low). The publics concerns...
Welcome to Lab 2.0 where computers replace experimental science
Jul 25, 2016 06:37 am UTC| Science
We spend our lives surrounded by hi-tech materials and chemicals that make our batteries, solar cells and mobile phones work. But developing new technologies requires time-consuming, expensive and even dangerous...
Scientists are combining forces to tackle the deadly duo of TB and HIV
Jul 19, 2016 08:15 am UTC| Science Health
TB and HIV are, separately, two of the deadliest infections in the world. They kill around 3 million people every year. Combined, they are even more dangerous. Tackling the problem of HIV and TB co-infection presents both...
We need to talk about the bad science being funded
Jul 19, 2016 08:08 am UTC| Science
Spectacular failures to replicate key scientific findings have been documented of late, particularly in biology, psychology and medicine. A report on the issue, published in Nature this May, found that about 90% of some...
What our faces can tell other people about the state of our health
Jul 07, 2016 17:10 pm UTC| Science Health
Our facial appearance influences how we feel about ourselves and other peoples faces influence who we choose to approach or avoid and who wed like to form romantic relationships with. At a glance, a face reveals a wealth...
The imitation game: can newborn babies mimic their parents?
Jul 05, 2016 16:04 pm UTC| Insights & Views Science
Imitation is a key part of the way humans learn. We can pick up new skills by observing others: how to tie shoelaces or hold a pencil in school, how to hit a tennis serve or swing a putter down the country club, or how to...
Could we upload a brain to a computer – and should we even try?
Jul 04, 2016 18:40 pm UTC| Insights & Views Science
People have always dreamed about going beyond the limitations of their bodies: the pain, illness and, above all, death. Now a new movement is dressing up this ancient drive in new technological clothes. Referred to as...
There’s an extra $1 billion on the table for NT schools. This could change lives if spent well
Political donations rules are finally in the spotlight – here’s what the government should do