Yoga Can Lower Fatigue, Inflammation in Breast Cancer Survivors
Practicing yoga for as little as three months can reduce fatigue and lower inflammation in breast cancer survivors, according to…
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The ‘brown food web’: dead vegetation plays essential role in desert ecosystems
A reduction in decaying vegetation can have significant impacts on the desert food chain, UNSW scientists have found.
Online interaction is impacting the mood and cognitive function of young people
The potential for being judged online could be affecting the ability of adolescents to concentrate on everyday tasks, a study…
Lifesaving Device Providing Breath of Hope
Ramiah Martin isn’t like other little girls, and that’s perfectly fine with her mother. “She is nothing short of a…
Soft Semiconductors that Stretch Like Human Skin Can Detect Ultra-low Light Levels
Flexible electronics breakthrough could enhance biosensor technology, from wearables to soft-robotic implantable systems Semiconductors are moving away from rigid substrates,…
Platypus populations impacted by large river dams are more vulnerable to threats
A new genetic study by UNSW scientists finds large dams restrict platypus movement, with significant implications for their conservation.
Swarms of advanced UAVs to collect key environment data
Swarms of advanced unmanned aircraft are set to carry out aerial surveys of Antarctica – gathering crucial data on changes…
Research into ancient lineage of microscopic fungi upends assumptions about its genetic relationships
Mycologists tend to base their evolutionary assumptions about all fungi on the higher fungi such as mushrooms, bread molds and…
T cells use force to destroy cancer cells
New research reveals the mechanical processes used by T cells to kill cancer cells more efficiently. As a part of…