Mentally ill prone to poor teeth
September 2nd, 2011 - 4:50 pm ICT by IANS
Sydney, Sep 2 (IANS) People suffering from severe mental illnesses are thrice as likely to lose their teeth because of poor oral health as compared to that of the general ... Read more...
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Sex hormones help women beat common cold
June 24th, 2011 - 4:42 pm ICT by IANS
Sydney, June 24 (IANS) Young women have it easier when it comes to fighting common cold as compared to their male counterparts.Researchers led by Professor John Upham at the University ... Read more...
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Whales too get fixated on new tunes
April 15th, 2011 - 4:05 pm ICT by IANS
London, April 15 (IANS) Whales become fixated on new tunes just like people do, and the most popular original whale songs spread globally like hit singles, says a new study.Exotic ... Read more...
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Fines, not death, top worry for speeding drivers: Oz study
December 16th, 2010 - 2:37 pm ICT by ANI
Melbourne, Dec 16 (ANI): A Queensland University study has found that speeding drivers are more concerned about getting caught than being hurt or killed.Judy Fleiter, from the Centre for Accident and Road ... Read more...
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RIP ‘Facebook plant’
September 17th, 2010 - 9:35 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Sep 17 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Over 5,000 Facebook fans have killed a plant in Australia called "Meet Eater" with love, literally.Facebook users throughout the world who became fans of the plant got ... Read more...
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Babies with low Vitamin D face double risk of schizophrenia
September 8th, 2010 - 11:42 am ICT by IANS
Sydney, Sep 8 (IANS) Newborn babies with low levels of Vitamin D face double the risk of schizophrenia later in life.
A study conducted by the Queensland University Brain Institute confirmed ... Read more...
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Sweet drinks reduce stress and aggression
July 8th, 2010 - 3:23 am ICT by IANS
London, July 8 (IANS) Sweet drinks such as sugary tea help to reduce stress at work, and make people less likely to be aggressive or argumentative, psychologists say.
According to a study, the ... Read more...
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Now, turn waste into assets (Lead)
October 5th, 2009 - 6:11 pm ICT by IANS
Sydney, Oct 5 (IANS) Millions of tonnes of waste generated by power stations, mineral processing plants and municipalities can be re-used to create fertility, health, wealth and beauty, a new study says.
"A ... Read more...
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Turn waste into assets, says study
October 5th, 2009 - 2:55 pm ICT by IANS
Sydney, Oct 5 (IANS) Millions of tonnes of waste generated by power stations, mineral processing plants and municipalities can be re-used to create fertility, health, wealth and beauty, a new study says.
"A ... Read more...
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Advocates’ apex body postpones visit to Australia
June 16th, 2009 - 12:03 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, June 16 (IANS) Upset over the spate of racial attacks on Indians in Australia, the Bar Council of India has postponed a nine-day visit of its members to the ... Read more...
Posted in Politics |
Prolonged sitting could lead to diabetes, cardiovascular disease, obesity
May 16th, 2009 - 1:01 pm ICT by ANI
Melbourne, May 16 (ANI): Hate it when the TV remote is not around and you've to stand up to change channels? Well, it's time you start loving the practice, for experts have ... Read more...
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Indian Australian scientist edges closer to cure for genetic diseases
January 21st, 2009 - 11:39 am ICT by IANS
Sydney, Jan 21 (IANS) Scientists are edging closer to a potential cure for debilitating genetic diseases like Huntington's disease, Friedreich's ataxia and Fragile X syndrome, thanks to a recent breakthrough led by ... Read more...
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Infected cells kill themselves to halt virus
January 16th, 2009 - 5:32 pm ICT by IANS
Sydney, Jan 16 (IANS) Infected mammalian cells kill themselves to prevent infection and ensure the greater good of its numbers. By killing itself, the cell can ensure that the virus does not ... Read more...
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Women who have lost baby more exposed to depression, anxiety
December 19th, 2008 - 12:25 pm ICT by IANS
Sydney, Dec 19 (IANS) Women who have had an abortion or miscarriage are more likely to face drug-alcohol problems and psychiatric disorders, according to a study. Doctoral candidate Kaeleen Dingle found that ... Read more...
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Vital virus molecule could lead to cure dengue fever
December 12th, 2008 - 2:04 pm ICT by IANS
Sydney, Dec 12 (IANS) A small molecule produced by all viruses could open the way to the development of potential cure for west Nile virus and dengue fever. A team led by ... Read more...
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Skinny? You aren’t really the best model
November 20th, 2008 - 11:14 am ICT by IANS
Sydney, Nov 20 (IANS) Many in the the fashion industry think that only skinny models sell but their average sized counterparts may just be as alluring and effective in fashion ads. Queensland ... Read more...
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New video based tests to ease evaluation of drivers’ skills
November 7th, 2008 - 12:29 pm ICT by IANS
Sydney, Nov 7 (IANS) A video-based hazard perception test is being developed by researchers that will measure a driver's ability to recognise and respond to dangerous situations while driving. Mark Horswill of ... Read more...
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Depressed truck drivers more prone to accidents
September 3rd, 2008 - 12:10 pm ICT by IANS
Sydney, Sep 3 (IANS) Depression or casual employment among truck drivers may greatly increase the chances of accident, a study based on their mental health has affirmed. The study, conducted by Queensland ... Read more...
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Sea squirt can teach us a thing or two about sex
August 27th, 2008 - 2:49 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Aug 27 (IANS) When it comes to sex, the little sea squirt can teach males a thing or two about how to retain the upper hand in competing for females. The ... Read more...
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Medieval painted church windows were based on the principles of nanotechnology!
August 22nd, 2008 - 5:04 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, August 22 (ANI): Painting glass windows with gold nanoparticles offers a way to purify the air, say researchers.Zhu Huai Yong, an associate professor at Queensland University of Technologys School ... Read more...
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Spineless marine sponge built our nerves
August 21st, 2008 - 12:45 pm ICT by IANS
Sydney, Aug 21 (IANS) Queensland University researchers have traced the evolution of nerves to one of the unlikeliest objects in existence - the marine sponge. "Sponges have one of the most ancient ... Read more...
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Body clock controls glow-worms’ light
August 19th, 2008 - 12:31 pm ICT by IANS
Sydney, Aug 19 (IANS) Tasmanian cave glow-worms are energy conservationists, which switch off lights at night-time, according to a discovery made by Queensland University researcher.The study revealed the glow-worm's prey-luring light output ... Read more...
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Genetic factors increase risk of schizophrenia
August 12th, 2008 - 4:04 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Aug 12 (IANS) A major breakthrough in research has helped a better understanding of how genetic variations cause schizophrenia. Schizophrenia affects approximately one per cent of the world's population and is ... Read more...
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Cheap solar power now within reach, says study
May 30th, 2008 - 3:15 pm ICT by admin
Sydney, May 30 (IANS) It has been called the holy grail of the modern era - cheap solar energy. And scientists say it may be within our grasp soon. A Queensland University ... Read more...
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Oz judge compares Queensland university to an Islamic madrassa
April 23rd, 2008 - 2:09 pm ICT by admin
Melbourne, Apr.23 (ANI): A judge of the Queensland District Court has described the states Griffith University as being similar to a hard-line Islamic "madrassa" in Pakistan.
Accusing the Queensland institution of promoting ... Read more...
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Researchers adapt drug dosage to increasing obesity levels
March 11th, 2008 - 3:34 pm ICT by admin
Washington, Mar 11(ANI): With increasing levels of obesity, researchers are continuously facing a challenge to determine the drug dosage adjusted with different body sizes and compositions.Queensland University researchers are currently working ... Read more...
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