Being a ‘hugger’ might be hereditary, study finds
New US research suggests genetics plays a significant role in determining how affectionate you are…More
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Stone the crows – Antarctic researchers find out you can get high off penguin poop
A study published this week has delivered the startling fact that Antarctic penguins release a…More
Why should we stay 1.5 metres from each other to prevent the spread of coronavirus? Science has the answer
Along with restricting visits to aged care homes, the Government is also recommending we stay…More
Do you get shorter as you age? Yes – and this is why
We are all familiar with the common signs of getting older like loss of memory,…More
Coronavirus is harder on older people – and scientists can’t explain why
People aged over 60 – especially those with pre-existing health conditions – seem to be…More
Australian scientists invent new ‘electronic nose’ – to sniff out a good beer
Only in Australia. Researchers from the University of Melbourne have developed a cheap, portable ‘electronic-nose’, or…More
Do you even lift? Australian study shows regular workouts are the key factor in helping women gain strength
If you’ve ever looked at the weights that others in the gym are using and…More
Ever blurted out something you regretted? Turns out there’s a scientific reason why
Stress can make us more likely to say something inappropriate – even things we’d like…More
Do you get ‘hangry’? Here’s why – according to science
If you’ve ever snapped at your partner or taken it out on the kids when…More
Hate cleaning the toilet? Scientists have come up with the ‘poo-fect’ solution
In the latest ‘we can’t believe someone is being paid to study this’ news, US…More