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The best way to cool down quickly and safely in a heatwave
Hot weather can be hard on the body – and may even worsen some health conditions
The dangers of sneezing – from ejected bowels to torn windpipes
Kevin Jonas has basal cell carcinoma – here’s what you should know about this form of skin cancer
Body organs aren’t always where they are supposed to be
UQ Researchers Awarded MRFF Funding
Kidneys, ribs and even testicles: the extra body parts you might not know you have
Love Island contestant Patsy Field has Erb’s Palsy -here’s what you should know about the condition
Veneers, implants and agonising pain: the risks of cosmetic dentistry are nothing to smile about
Deakin Reaches Top 200 In QS World University Rankings For 2025
Drinking lots of water may seem like a healthy habit – here’s when and why it can prove toxic
Solar storms that caused pretty auroras can create havoc with technology – here’s how
Did a worm really eat part of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s brain?
Can an organ transplant really change someone’s personality?
How extreme dieting can affect bone health
Our laser technique can tell apart elephant and mammoth ivory – here’s how it may disrupt the ivory trade
The world’s oldest conjoined twins have died – what we know about this rare condition
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. reveals why he has a raspy voice – spasmodic dysphonia explained
Chewing gum has been linked to better diets – but it’s no way to improve your health
Eye infections might seem like a minor complaint – but in some cases they can cause blindness and even death
Peter Higgs was one of the greats of particle physics. He transformed what we know about the building blocks of the universe
The vast majority of GPs resisted the founding of the NHS – here’s why
Nasal rinsing: why flushing the nasal passages with tap water to tackle hayfever could be a fatal mistake
Tapeworm larvae found in man’s brain – how did they get there?
Urethral sounding: why some people find it pleasurable to insert objects into their urinary tube
Boxers, briefs and bacterial vaginosis: how your underwear can affect your health
In 2024, we’ll truly find out how robust our democracies are to online disinformation campaigns
Whether inserted, ingested or implanted, batteries are a matter of life and death
A drug to treat frostbite is finally available
Seabird droppings may help corals recover faster from climate change-driven disturbances
University research teams unite to identify core needs of deaf children
Wearable, 3D printed tech could become physio tool
CSIRO researchers help deliver food security with major international grant
Small fish could play big role in fight against malnutrition
Removing barriers to participation for people with disability
Travel emissions drop aided lockdown methane surge
New ARC hub to turn TIDE on offshore energy research
ARC Training Centre to grow Australia’s business competitiveness
Indoor tanning ban would reduce melanoma deaths, show researchers
University of Manchester announces new academic partnership with GCHQ
‘Wonder gas’ hailed as new treatment for diabetic foot ulcers could also kill Covid virus indoors
Black Professional Women face ‘concrete ceiling’ in career progression
New research calls for hybrid working to be more sustainable