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Not all sperm are able to successfully fertilise an egg. Image: Lukiyanova Natalia / frenta/Shutterstock

Protein could give IVF couples hope

One protein is critical for the beginning of life.

This is how a heart becomes a heart

A “synchronised dance” of thousands of genes generates a healthy heart, but one faux pas may result in congenital heart defects.

Teenagers have more flexible brains than adults and find it easier to adapt to new technology. Image: VLADGRIN/Shutterstock

Features, Health, Technology

Teenage brains in the digital world

When it comes to technology, adults won’t be able to keep up with their children.

Can you judge where the halfway point is? Image: Boule/Shutterstock

Ask Us, Health

Can the shape of the glass affect your drinking habits?

Have you ever finished a drink almost twice as fast as your friends?

The sun (in moderation) is an excellent source of Vitamin D. Image: Pond Pond/Shutterstock

Health, News, Science

Vitamin D’s impact on infection

Low levels of sun exposure may be putting you at risk.

Skin prick tests can be used to determine what types of allergies you have. Image: Alexander Raths/Shutterstock

Health, In the mag

Allergen overdose

Over the past 20 years, allergies have grown steadily in Australia. Some researchers believe that it is because our immune system doesn’t fight against as many diseases as it use to. Are we…

Many meat and diary products contain low levels of antibiotics. Image: Shutterstock

Health, Medicine, News, Nutrition, Science

Obesity linked to early-life antibiotics exposure

Antibiotics may promote fat growth and alter the human microbiome.

A new compound may offer the first effective and hormone-free birth control pill for men. Image: Shutterstock

Health, News, Science

New cancer drug key to male contraceptive pill

Scientists believe they are a step closer to developing a male contraceptive pill after they developed a cancer drug that interrupted sperm production in mice.