Tobacco plant may have key to fighting cancer
La Trobe University research has revealed a tobacco plant’s natural defence mechanisms could be harnessed to kill cancer cells in the human body. Scientists at … Read more
Australian Research Council
Researchers Create Powerful Muscles From Fishing Line, Thread
Thermal-Powered Technology Could Be Used For Superhuman Exoskeletons, Realistic Robots, Adjustab An international team led by The University of Texas at Dallas has discovered that … Read more
Researchers identify one of the earliest stars in the universe
The discovery suggests that the very first generation of stars may not have been as powerful as previously thought. As the Big Bang’s name suggests, … Read more
Magnetic particles in cooling water could prevent hotspots in nuclear plants
Cooling systems generally rely on water pumped through pipes to remove unwanted heat. Now, researchers at MIT and in Australia have found a way of … Read more
Gene linked to common intellectual disability
University of Adelaide researchers have taken a step forward in unravelling the causes of a commonly inherited intellectual disability, finding that a genetic mutation leads … Read more
Spider venom to target insect pests
University of Queensland (UQ) researchers have found a natural component of Australian tarantula venom that is more potent against certain insect pests than existing chemical … Read more
