When COVID-19 first emerged and began to spread, there was a rush to identify common characteristics shared by those infected. Geographic location, lifestyle and pre-existing…
Coronavirus: wastewater can tell us where the next outbreak will be
Fairly early in the COVID-19 outbreak, scientists discovered that the virus that causes the disease—SARS-CoV-2—is shed in faeces. But unlike the virus found in mucus…
The caring dogs who give dementia patients a new leash of life
The caring dogs who give dementia patients a new leash of life: Meet the devoted pooches who bring sufferers their medicine, help them dress, ease…
AmWell sets its sights on the public market
Telemedicine giant AmWell is looking to go public, following a surge in use amid the coronavirus, CNBC first reported. The company declined to comment on news…
Safely inviting in repairmen during the pandemic
Just imagine. You can’t get any hot water, so you go down to the basement and find your water heater has given up the ghost,…
The original SARS virus disappeared – here’s why coronavirus won’t do the same
British cancer doctor Prof Karol Sikora recently claimed that the current COVID-19 pandemic would “burn itself out”. His thinking is that if there are more…
Exploring the nature of anomalous psychedelic experiences
Psychedelics are among the most intriguing and mysterious psychoactive substances, as they can radically alter people’s perceptions, cognitive processes and emotions. Their unique qualities and…
Why only half of Australians downloaded the COVIDSafe app
Australians who have chosen not to download the COVIDSafe app are not as concerned about security and privacy—they just don’t think COVID-19 is severe enough…
Mini tumors help predict how cancer handles the heat of innovative cancer treatments
Scientists have shown that therapies which combine heat and radiation have a different effect on lab-grown mini tumors than they do on lab-grown cancer cells…
Convenient spit test helps women assess cancer risk from the comfort of their own homes
Genetic testing for cancer risk can significantly improve the prevention or treatment of hereditary cancers, but studies have shown that people who might have a…