Looking at how someone swings their arms when walking could help gauge their mood, according to international researchers. They found people had a better than chance ability to judge someone's ...

The Academy strongly supports recomendations from the Strategic Examination of Research and Development to stop the long-term decline in research funding and to craft an R&D system that supports scale ...

Australian researchers have unlocked the possibility of creating smart wound dressings that enable real-time monitoring while also being able to deliver healing agents in one simple, scalable platform ...

In two related papers, NZ, Australian, and international researchers highlight the impact of both female and male health before pregnancy on the health of the child. Although often overlooked, the ...

After years of research, international experts have confirmed the discovery of a new chemical reaction, launching new opportunities for rapid advances in a range of fields – from recycled plastics to ...

Taking an antibiotic before or just after sex could help stop the spread of STIs among men who have sex with men and transgender women, according to an international review of the existing evidence.

Over 80% more NZ women per year may be diagnosed with gynaecological cancers by 2045, with an even higher increase among Māori and Pacific women. In a new study analysing cancer registry data from ...

Taking a daily multivitamin could help slow biological ageing, according to an international study which looked at close to 1,000 adults aged around 70. The researchers found that in older adults, two ...

Australian and international experts say that the rise in invasive cosmetic procedures demands tighter regulation, better consumer protection, and greater awareness to protect patient safety and ...

Two locations have been identified as the most likely entry points into Australia for a disease that poses a huge risk to the beef and dairy industries. Two locations have been identified as the most ...

Generative AI (GenAI) has significant potential to boost girls’ confidence, agency, and participation in STEM subjects — but new research shows that realising such potential depends on how teachers ...

The developmental risks of taking the antiseizure drug valproate during pregnancy have been confirmed by a new study, which also showed that the risks of other epilepsy drugs need further evaluation.