No, Exercise Can’t Make Up for a Bad Diet
A new study investigates whether high levels of exercise can make up for a poor diet. According to a recent study, increased physical activity does…
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New Type Neutron Star Discovered in Unusual Galactic Graveyard
Beginning of a new class of neutron star. A new kind of neutron star has been discovered by a University of Sydney astronomer and her…
An Intragalactic Treasure Hunt: Red Giant Stars’ Mass “Stolen” by Stellar Neighbors
Red Giant Stars Undergo Dramatic Weight Loss Program A new, slimmer type of red giant star has been identified by astronomers, who liken their discovery…
Endangered Delicacy: Tropical Sea Cucumbers in Trouble – Critical for Healthy Ocean Ecosystems
Sea cucumbers are critical for healthy ocean ecosystems. Researchers are calling for better protection of tropical sea cucumbers in the Great Barrier Reef whose numbers…
Missing Link: Global Warming Speeds Up Currents in the Ocean’s Abyss
Finding could help refine climate modeling. University of Sydney scientists have used the geological record of the deep sea to discover that past global warming…
Common Medications Are Affecting Our Immune Response to Infections Like COVID-19
Some common drugs can help and others hinder immune responses. The largest clinical review of immune responses to paracetamol, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), and opioid…
Beyond Qubits: Cryogenic Chip Is Big Step To Scale Up Quantum Computing
Cryogenic chip allows for control of thousands of qubits. Through the Microsoft partnership with the University, Professor David Reilly and colleagues have invented a device…
Could There Be Alien Life Next Door? Looking for Habitable Planets Around Alpha Centauri
Could life survive around the nearest stars? In collaboration with the Breakthrough Initiative, Saber Astronautics, and NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Professor Peter Tuthill is leading…
Mysterious Flashing Radio Signal Emanating From Near the Center of the Galaxy
In early 2020, we detected an unusual radio signal coming from somewhere near the center of our galaxy. The signal blinked on and off, growing…
Strange Radio Signals From the Heart of the Milky Way Tantalize Scientists
A variable signal aligned to the direction of the galactic center is tantalizing scientists. Astronomers have discovered unusual signals coming from the direction of the…
Debunked: Is the “Placebo Effect” Just a Myth?
In an opinion article, Australian researchers argue that the ‘placebo effect’ — the idea that we can start to recover from illness after being given…
Do You Think You’re Exclusively Straight? Influencing People’s Perceptions of Their Sexual Orientation
Scientific research has shown that sexuality exists on a spectrum. But how certain are people about where they fit on it? A new University of…
4 in 1 Blood Pressure “Quadpill” Much More Effective Than Monotherapy
Results publish in The Lancet, presented to global ESC cardiology conference. The first large-scale, long-term trial of a new strategy using combinations of very low…
Scientists Help Solve Insulin Puzzle – Could Enhance Treatments for Diabetes and Cancer
Researchers have identified a cell communication pathway that controls cell growth and survival, and the finding could eventually help to develop treatments for diseases such…
Lab Leak or Zoonotic Transfer? Leading Biologists Review COVID-19 Virus Origin Evidence
Amid debate around the origins of SARS-CoV-2, leading global biologists have reviewed the scientific evidence to help clarify the origin of the virus that causes…
New Research Reveals How Our Immune System Reacts to COVID-19 Variants
An important lesson for vaccine design. Australian scientists researching how our immune system responds to COVID-19 have revealed that those infected by early variants in…
AI-Powered Recycling Robot Could Help Solve Plastic Waste Crisis
Researchers create robot that sorts soft plastic Technology could be a boon for recycling industry Engineering researchers are developing a unique method to increase the…
Nanowire Network at the “Edge of Chaos” Opens Pathway to Artificial Intelligence Discoveries
Nanowire network trained to solve simple problem mimicking neural pathways. Scientists at the University of Sydney and Japan’s National Institute for Material Science (NIMS) have…
