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10 October 2024

Sydney student discovers critical flaw in global cancer research

For undergraduate Danielle Oste, a student research project led to the discovery of phantom cell lines, throwing into question the legitimacy of hundreds of academic cancer research papers.

10 October 2024

Over 160,000 new virus species discovered by AI

Artificial intelligence (AI) has been used to reveal details of a diverse and fundamental branch of life living right under our feet and in every corner of the globe.

03 October 2024

Your complete guide to daylight saving

Daylight saving returns this Sunday, bringing with it more than just the loss of an hour of sleep. Experts shed light on the various impacts it can have on our appetite, pets, mental health, and more.

02 October 2024

Can you trust your period-tracking app?

As many as 50 million people now have a record of their menstrual cycle on their personal devices. But how much should we rely on our period tracker for reliable and accurate information about menstruation and fertility? Reproductive health experts explain.

27 September 2024

Multiple surgeries could contribute to cognitive decline in older people

Multiple surgeries could lead to cognitive decline, a University of Sydney study has found, using data from the United Kingdom's Biobank to analyse half a million patients aged 40 to 69 and followed over 20 years of brain scans, cognitive tests and medical records.