Simple solution to ensure raw egg safety
Salmonella is a key cause of foodborne gastroenteritis in Australia and case numbers are increasing with most outbreaks linked to eggs, poultry meat, pork, dairy, nuts […]
Study to check backyard chicken runs
Salmonellosis, a food-borne gastrointestinal illness, has been increasing over the past decade in Australia, with eggs identified as the main cause. Flinders University researchers are interested […]
More reasons for criminals to get caught
Modern DNA forensic science is capable of analysing microscopic genetic traces inadvertently left at crime scenes. In fact, a single tap of a finger on items […]
All hail Joan, the flipside of papal history
Pink smoke over the Sistine Chapel? Evidence is building that an early pope from the 9th Century in the Middle Ages wore robes to express her […]
Bizarre ‘platypus fish’ found on Australia’s original reef
Scientists in Australia have discovered a remarkable ancient fish fossil with a long snout, reminiscent of a platypus bill. The fossil, named Brindabellaspis after the nearby […]
Nepal battles high child mortality
Medical intervention alone will not rectify Nepal’s appalling perinatal mortality rates, which are among the highest in the world. A Flinders University researcher has found that […]
Help needed for life-saving mission in PNG
The violent earthquake that rocked Papua New Guinea in early 2018 – causing devastating mud slides that trapped many communities in remote mountain areas – highlights […]
Accept yourself, and you’ll eat better
The battle to correct eating disorders has taken an interesting turn with researchers finding that acceptance of weight, body and appearance can be linked to promoting […]
African immigrants long for equality in society
Many African immigrants are wary of the Australian media’s coverage, a PhD’s study has found. While migrants from African countries comprise 6.3% of Australia’s population, there […]