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Nanoneedles: just what the doctor will order

While med pods are still the realm of sci-fi, our researchers are scouting out some space age next-gen health solutions to help solve Australia’s greatest health challenges.

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Damn that’s delicious: low-carb cook ups

More recipes, more exercises, updated science and flexible food options – our Low-carb Every Day book is bigger and better than ever.

Five things you probably didn’t know about eggs

Swap out those chocolate eggs for some chicken ones while you brush up on some next-level trivia about eggs.

Fighting superbugs with platypus milk and Shirley Temple

Monotremes like echidna and platypus are highly unusual creatures, and as it turns out, so are the proteins in their milk.

Listeria in rockmelons: what you need to know

Listeria monocytogenes, along with Salmonella, is responsible for more deaths in Australia than any other foodborne disease, each accounting for about 15 deaths per year. So, how do we avoid contracting it from rockmelons?

Precision maps give direction on ending child malnutrition in Africa

A study has found that while nearly all nations in Africa have at least one region where children’s health is improving, not a single country is expected to end childhood malnutrition by 2030.

What makes a specialty coffee taste good? The science behind your morning cuppa

How was your morning cup of washed catuai? Or did you go for the natural bourbon to start your day? ABC explains the science behind the flavour of your morning cuppa.

Super material filters Sydney Harbour water

We turned our patented form of graphene into an extraordinarily effective filter that makes water purification faster and easier.

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Back to school lunch tips to make healthy eating easy

Improve nutrition and eating habits to keep kids and the whole family healthy as we go back to school.

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Bloody data: biostatistics and the first blood test for Alzheimer’s

Our scientists used biostatistics to validate the results of an exciting new development in detecting Alzheimer’s disease.

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What is this mysterious flesh-destroying nematode?

These Aussie muscle-destroying nematodes ought to belong in science fiction, but are all too real.

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Curb your cravings: eating more protein at breakfast might be the key

The latest scientific evidence shows redistributing protein throughout the day, including breakfast, could help efforts to lose weight.

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