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Every year more than 10,000 Australians are treated for melanoma, 27 people a day, and 1,200 will lose their lives to it. Kerryn Grieves, head of research at Sun Sensibility, tells us about the research in the field and the inroads that are being made.
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Argentine researchers have developed an edible, biodegrable alternative to conventional plastic. Called bio-plastic, the material is made of plant-based starches, which the scientists say, pose no danger to digestive systems or the environment.
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The science of numerology looks at the energetic vibration of numbers and letters. Numerologist Jacqueline Mendez teaches us more about how we can use it to discover the challenges we face in our life.
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A robotics researcher in Singapore has developed a machine with synthetic lips that transmits kisses through the internet. Called “Kissenger”, the device is designed to connect distant loved ones, with a cyber-smooch.
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The Mars Rover Curiosity hurtles closer to the Red Planet, on track “to fly through the eye of the needle” for a precise, safe landing. It’s hoping to unlock clues about possible life on Mars.
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Scientists are developing a nicotine vaccine that, with just one injection, will prevent the pleasure-triggering chemicals in tobacco from ever reaching the brain.
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Cannabis growers in Israel have cultivated marijuana that doesn’t get you high. According to its developers, high-less pot gives people suffering from chronic pain and disease a way to get the all the medical benefits while keeping their senses.
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Gene therapy provides new hope for children with AADC deficiency, a rare genetic disorder that causes neurological impairment and impacts a child’s ability to move and eat.
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Hundreds gather outside Japanese Prime Minister’s Yoshihiko Noda’s residence after the government announces plans to kickstart operations at two nuclear reactors.
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We speak to Trevor Clarke from Autism Spectrum Australia about the growing need for support services for autistic children and their families and which early behaviour indicators to watch out for.
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Researchers say avocado oil could help with diseases such as diabetes and hypertension. Known for its cholesterol-fighting properties, the scientists say it contains antioxidants that protect from damage caused by pollution and radiation.
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Venus will slide between the Sun and Earth next week, the last such transit for 117 years.
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Nuclear professor says radioactive tuna caught off California can produce a small inscrease in cancer risks. MiNDFOOD Reports.
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Professor Geoffrey Head is the Head of the Neuropharmacology at the Baker IDI Heart and Diabetes Institute. He shares his tips on avoiding high blood pressure and hypertension, which can lead to heart failure and obesity.
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Think you have the memory of a fish? Rhondda Stewart talks to us about super learning, and how we can improve our memory retention and information absorption by exercising our brain.
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A new aerial surveillance system to protect forests and endangered species in remote parts of the world is being pioneered by a pair of ecologists in Switzerland. MiNDFOOD Reports.
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The Denver Zoo is vying to become the greenest zoo in the world with the installation of a new energy system run entirely on waste.
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Orangutans at the Jungle Island Zoo in Florida are learning to use iPads to identify object like body parts and food.
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Researchers in Finland have developed biodegradable joint implants they say will bring permanent pain relief to arthritis sufferers. The implants are designed to replace joints degraded by rheumatoid and osteoarthritis.
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Transplanting light-sensitive photoreceptors into the eyes of visually impaired mice has helped them see again in groundbreaking experiments conducted by British scientists.
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“Dark Shadows” cast members Johnny Depp, Eva Green and Michelle Pfeiffer talk about pop culture’s ongoing fascination with vampires. MiNDFOOD reports.
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“Dark Shadows” cast members Johnny Depp, Eva Green and Michelle Pfeiffer talk about pop culture’s ongoing fascination with vampires. MiNDFOOD reports.
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A new imaging technique called photo-acoustic tomography combines the properties of light and sound to give doctors a powerful tool to detect cancer earlier than ever before. Its developers say the technique can also be performed without radiation.
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