New compound which kills antibiotic-resistant superbugs discovered

A new compound has killed antibiotic resistant gram-negative bacteria, including E. coli, during tests. …

New evidence supports surgery for rare type of brain lymphoma

Researchers have identified a distinct subtype of primary central nervous system (PCNS) lymphoma that should be…

Predicting spread of breast cancer: Researchers advance search for laboratory test

A new laboratory test that induces cancer cells to squeeze through narrow spaces has the potential…

Unexpected survival mechanism of a subset of cancer cells revealed

Researchers have discovered that a human enzyme named FANCM is required for the survival of ALT…

Comet inspires chemistry for making breathable oxygen on Mars

Researchers have demonstrated a new reaction for generating oxygen that could help humans explore the universe…

High-tech fishing gear could help save critically endangered right whales

Many fish, marine mammals and seabirds that inhabit the world’s oceans are critically endangered, but few…

Rising seas threaten Australia's major airports

Most major airports in Australia are located on reclaimed swamps, sitting only a few meters above…

How climate change could affect some of West Africa's iconic bird species

If scientists know how particular species are responding to the realities of global climate change, they…

Pushing stargazing to the limits with the world's largest gamma-ray observatory

To discover the secrets of exploding stars or black holes, scientists have been focusing on the…

Stolen comets and free-floating objects

Our solar system may contain alien comets that were stolen from another star flying past 4.5…