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Our housing system is broken and the poorest Australians are being hardest hit

Australia’s rental crisis has been a long-standing problem and will not be repaired unless there is real reform of both supply and demand issues.

24/04/2024

Most bees don’t die after stinging – and other surprising bee facts

Most of us have been stung by a bee and we know it’s not much fun. But maybe we also felt a tinge of regret, or vindication, knowing the offending bee will die. Right? Well, for 99.96% of bee species, that’s not actually the case.

24/04/2024

Sugar gums have a reputation as risky branch-droppers but they’re important to bees, parrots and possums

Many in the wider community still see sugar gums as risky trees that drop dangerous branches. But there is much to appreciate and admire about Eucalyptus cladocalyx.

24/04/2024

What’s the difference between ADD and ADHD?

Around one in 20 people has attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). It’s one of the most common neurodevelopmental disorders in childhood and often continues into adulthood.

24/04/2024

What kind of diner are you? 6 types of diners who avoid plant-based meat dishes

When diners were asked why they don’t order plant-based meat dishes, it turns out they have many different reasons.

24/04/2024

Half our colleagues suffer pain and discomfort from periods. But they’re still a taboo subject at work

Menstruation is a normal part of life but only a minority of workplaces have policies supporting workers who experience pain and discomfort as a result of their period.

23/04/2024

Can a drug like Ozempic help treat addictions to alcohol, opioids or other substances?

The animal studies are promising but early research in humans show mixed results. Here’s what we know so far.

23/04/2024

The high and mighty Himalayas: A biodiversity hotbed facing significant challenges

The Himalayas are a beautiful and fragile ecosystem that both humans and non-humans have relied upon for millennia. Protecting them will require careful conservation efforts.

23/04/2024

A Nasa rover has reached a promising place to search for fossilised life on Mars

While we go about our daily lives on Earth, a nuclear-powered robot the size of a small car is trundling around Mars looking for fossils.

23/04/2024

Does ejaculating often reduce your risk of prostate cancer?

In terms of men’s health issues, prostate cancer features high on the agenda. It’s the second most diagnosed cancer in men globally – closely followed by lung cancer. And it’s the most common cancer in men in the UK.

23/04/2024

TikTok and Instagram are full of misleading information about birth control — and wellness influencers are helping drive these narratives

Social media has transformed how we connect and communicate online — affecting even how we get health information.

23/04/2024

What you eat could alter your unborn children and grandchildren’s genes and health outcomes

Studies show a parent’s poor diet could affect the genes of generations to come – and set up children and grandchildren for obesity and cardiovascular issues.

23/04/2024

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