Explainer: what is cystic fibrosis and how is it treated?
Cystic fibrosis (CF) affects around 3,000 people in Australia and 70,000 worldwide. It's an inherited disease caused by a mutation in a single gene called CFTR.
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How the Australian galah got its name in a muddle
When is a galah not a galah? That depends on which scientific name is attached to the Australian bird. There's been some confusion over this, which DNA testing has finally solved.
Turnbull announces a new refugee plan, but will it solve the crisis?
A new policy to take refugees from Central America may be paving the way to solve the refugee problem on Manus Island and Nauru.
Introduce eggs and peanuts early in infants’ diets to reduce the risk of allergies
New research published today shows the early introduction of egg (from four to six months) and peanuts (from four to 11 months) is linked to lower rates of egg and peanut allergy.
We need clear rules to avoid a real Star Wars in outer space
The rules on armed conflict on Earth are a major source of restraint on military operations. But the rules on the use of weapons in outer space are far from clear. We need to change that.
The silencing of the seas: how our oceans are going quiet
The oceans are filled with sounds produced by animals. However, a recent study shows that ocean sounds are diminishing due to nutrient pollution and ocean acidification.
Australia is in danger of being swamped by Muslims? The numbers tell a different story
In her maiden speech to the Senate, One Nation leader Pauline Hanson said Australia is in danger of being swamped by Muslims. What does the data say?
Explainer: the same-sex marriage plebiscite
While Australians finally have some detail of the proposed plebiscite on same-sex marriage, there is no guarantee that the question will be put to the people on February 11 next year.
By 2030, ‘no Australian child will be living in poverty’ – why can’t we promise that?
Income poverty statistics tell us relatively little about why Australian children live in poverty, or how to alleviate it. But housing plays a critical part in the problem.
How happiness improves business results
Happy employees, whose basic needs are met, are essential to a productive business.
Why males are more likely to die from conception to old age
Miscarriages and stillbirths are more likely to involve males. After birth, male babies are also more likely to die or suffer major illness.
Why 100 years without slum housing in Australia is coming to an end
New research finds almost a million Australians are living in poor or very poor-quality housing, with more than 100,000 in dwellings regarded as very poor or derelict.
Emerging infertility treatment could be a less invasive and cheaper alternative to IVF
Early studies suggest a process called advanced in-vitro maturation may be able to treat infertility without women needing to inject themselves with high doses of hormones for several weeks.
Viewpoints: is addiction a disease?
Some think labelling it a disease is a helpful way to think about addiction; others think this makes the addict helpless in their fight against addiction. Two academics debate both sides of the coin.
Health Check: does green mucus mean you’re infectious and need antibiotics?
The most contagious phase of a cold is early in the “runny nose” phase – not later when the secretions become coloured.
How old is too old for a safe pregnancy?
Are there other risks and complications associated with pregnancy and childbirth in your 50s and 60s – or even your 40s?
Academics do want to engage with business, but need more support
Financial incentives alone won’t increase research collaboration between universities and business. Academics say they need time, support and an environment encouraging of engagement.
Smoothies as talismans: the allure of superfoods and the dangers of nutritional primitivism
Chia, acai, quinoa, guradji - our supermarket shelves are awash with superfoods. They may well be healthy but in attributing magical qualities to these products are we glossing over an often-exploitative global food system?
FactCheck Q&A: how unusual is compulsory voting, and do 90% of New Zealanders vote without it?
Was new Senator Derryn Hinch right to say on Q&A that voting is only compulsory in Australia and Belgium, and that 90% of New Zealanders vote even though it's voluntary?
New evidence for BPA and obesity? Not so fast!
The headline image of the University of Melbourne’s Facebook link to its press release about recent research on Bisphenol A (BPA) is of a takeaway coffee cup. The kind that does not have any BPA in it…
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