Blood tests may enable early ALS diagnosis
08 February, 2022These tests would involve measuring the blood level of a substance that varies in concentration depending on which variant of ALS the patient has.
2021 one of the seven warmest years on record: WMO
24 January, 2022The average global temperature in 2021 was about 1.11°C above pre-industrial (1850–1900) levels.
Decarbonisation tech converts CO2 to solid carbon
18 January, 2022Researchers have developed a smart and efficient new way of capturing carbon dioxide and converting it to solid carbon.
Climate change driving Aus bushfire activity: CSIRO
06 December, 2021Climate change has driven a significant increase in Australia's bushfire activity over the last three decades, according to new research conducted by CSIRO.
Diagnostic test for schistosomiasis on the horizon
01 December, 2021To interrupt the spread of the disease, a test needs to be sensitive enough to identify people with low-level infections.
Bacteria engage sulfur to enable plant salt tolerance
29 November, 2021A bacterium living inside the roots of some plants enables them to grow well despite salty conditions.
Blood tests predict chemo resistance in prostate cancer patients
22 November, 2021The findings could enable doctors to detect early on if a treatment is working and switch to alternatives such as abiraterone or cabazitaxel if it is not.
It's on: the search for habitable planets around Alpha Centauri
18 November, 2021A mission to discover new planets potentially capable of sustaining life around Earth's nearest neighbouring star system, Alpha Centauri, has been announced.
A urine test for intermediate-risk prostate cancer
08 November, 2021A prostate cancer urine test can identify men at intermediate risk of aggressive disease, who can safely avoid immediate treatment.
Airborne microplastics directly impact climate change
04 November, 2021Scientific consensus on human-caused global warming has evolved over time, with scientists now finding that airborne microplastic pollution is likely to affect climate change.
Some incense-burning temples don't meet air quality standards
22 October, 2021Concentrations of fine particulate matter from incense burning in and around Hong Kong temples could be at least four times more than the recommended levels.
Saliva testing may allow early detection of HPV-driven cancers
21 October, 2021Researchers investigated the efficacy of salivary HPV detection as a biomarker of HPV-driven head and neck cancers.
Unexpected radio signals detected from distant stars
15 October, 2021Scientists have discovered stars unexpectedly blasting out radio waves, possibly indicating the existence of hidden planets.
CO2 converted into a diesel blend fuel
14 October, 2021A new method converts carbon dioxide into a diesel-range fuel and has the potential to produce a net-zero liquid fuel alternative to power cars more sustainably.
Some coral reefs demonstrate tolerance to ocean warming
15 September, 2021Some coral communities are becoming more heat tolerant as ocean temperatures rise, offering hope for corals in a changing climate.
