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The protective effects of walking pace were also found to be more pronounced in older age groups. (Photo: Pixabay)

Walking faster may add years to your life

Separating the effect of one specific aspect of physical activity and understanding its association with risk of early death is complex.

03 Jun 2018 2:40 PM

The results highlight a need for workers in a wide range of industries to educate themselves about the best ways to prevent skin problems. (Photo: Pixabay)

For job-related skin problems, best prevention unclear

Gloves and barrier creams can help to diminish the impact and direct contact of the irritating chemicals on the skin.

30 May 2018 10:03 AM

Samarpan Maiti says that being declared the second runner up was like a dream come true for him. (Photos: Mr Gay World organization and Gerhard Meirine)

Mr Gay World 2018: Kolkata boy Samarpan Maiti declared second runner up

Youngster who has become the first Indian to reach top three in coveted competition, shares stories of his journey and his future plans.

29 May 2018 4:39 PM

Australian wins lottery twice in a week

Lottery organisers could not estimate the likelihood of winning twice in a week, but the odds of winning once are one in 1.845 million.

14 May 2018 5:06 PM

Genes linked with sunburn, skin cancer risk

Eight of the genes had been associated with skin cancer in previous research.

08 May 2018 9:11 PM

Women who consumed fast food four or more times a week took nearly a month longer to become pregnant. (Photo: Pixabay)

Women who don't eat fruits take longer to conceive: study

Previous research has tended to focus on the role that diet plays in women diagnosed with or receiving treatment for infertility.

06 May 2018 6:17 PM

Despite Macron's deadpan delivery, some observers felt he may have been making a joke. (Photo: File/AP)

'Delicious': Emmanuel Macron on Australian PM Turnbull's wife

The comment quickly sparked some light-hearted reaction on social media and in the Australian press

02 May 2018 5:51 PM

This picture taken on January 1, 2016 and released by Curtin University on April 30, 2018 shows the world's oldest known spider which has died at the ripe old age of 43 after being monitored for years during a long-term population study in Perth, Australia. (Photo: AFP)

World's oldest known spider dies in Australia -- of wasp sting

Researchers said the spider did not die of old age but was killed by a wasp sting.

30 Apr 2018 2:33 PM

The research project was first initiated by Barbara York Main in 1974, who monitored the long-term spider population for over 42 years. (Photo: Pixabay)

World's oldest spider discovered in Australia

Australian researchers have discovered what is thought to be the world's oldest recorded spider.

29 Apr 2018 4:27 PM

5 must visit places to challenge your spirit of adventure

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25 Apr 2018 7:03 PM

Representational Image. (Photo: Pixabay)

Australia's mammal extinction rate could worsen: Scientists

10 Australian birds and seven mammals whose extinctions could mostly be prevented

24 Apr 2018 4:59 PM

The competition commission is expected to publish its preliminary report in December, with the final report due in mid-2019.

Facebook ignores Australia media calls for regulation

Australian media groups, like their peers worldwide, are losing circulation and advertising revenues to digital competitors.

23 Apr 2018 2:58 PM

The Great Barrier Reef is certainly threatened by climate change, but it is not doomed if we deal quickly with greenhouse gas emissions. (Photo: Pixabay)

Global warming killing the Great Barrier Reef: study

As part of a global heat and coral bleaching event spanning 2014-2017, the Reef experienced severe heat stress and bleaching again in 2017.

19 Apr 2018 4:14 PM

The companies are already locked in an intense battle for leadership in the Indian market.

Ola expands in Australia, begins service in Melbourne

Ola continues to receive positive response from driver-partners with over 15,000 registrations across Australia.

12 Apr 2018 10:25 AM

A Facebook spokeswoman in Australia said the company would be “fully responsive” to the investigation and had recently updated some privacy settings.

Australia undergoes privacy investigation into Facebook

This comes after the company claiming that data from 3,00,000 Australian users may have been used without authorisation.

05 Apr 2018 1:24 PM

These infections are often fatal in young children who have not yet had a chance to develop a strong immune response to the parasite. (Photo: Pixabay)

Deadliest strains may help design malaria vaccine

This is the first time anyone has taken the parasite genes that are in the blood of patients and sequenced everything that's there.

25 Mar 2018 2:27 PM

More preemies developing motor impairments

Pregnancy normally lasts about 40 weeks, and babies born after 37 weeks are considered full term.

23 Mar 2018 4:02 PM

Studies on omega-3 supplements showed that although these appear to improve brain health in young people with psychosis. (Photo: Pixabay)

Food supplements may help treat psychosis: study

Certain antioxidant supplements, such as n-acetyl cysteine and vitamin C, may also be effective.

23 Mar 2018 3:53 PM

With a population of 1.8 million, Vienna topped the survey for the ninth year in a row. (Photo: Pixabay)

Vienna retains tag for world’s most livable city for 9th year in a row

Europe has 8 of world’s top 10 most pleasant cities, Germany, Switzerland each have 3 while New Zealand, Canada and Australia have 1 each.

21 Mar 2018 9:41 AM

In one of the two images that he is talking about, the outline of an aircraft can be seen just below the water's surface while the second picture shows what looks to be the front end of a plane. (Representational Image/ AP)

Australian man claims he's found missing flight MH370 on Google Earth

McMahon also made the sensational claim that the wreckage of the plane is full of bullet holes.

19 Mar 2018 1:28 PM

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