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Last updated: Tuesday, 2 December 2008Latest News in Science

GM beer could be good for your health

Here's a reason to raise a pint; scientists in the US are creating a beer that contains the same compound found in red wine, which has been linked to good health and longevity. read more 'GM beer could be good for your health'

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Tipple's status topples over proof

Great Moments in Science Alco-pops and other pre-mixed alcoholic drinks are cause for concern in the community. A century back it was absinthe that led the field in the social evil stakes. But Dr Karl reckons it's the same old problem. read more 'Tipple's status topples over proof'

HIV: a Nobel discovery

Science Feature It's been 25 years since scientists isolated HIV. We trace the history behind this profound discovery that changed our understanding, treatment and prevention of AIDS. read more 'HIV: a Nobel discovery'

Confirmed! Einstein's famous formula is fact

StarStuff Podcast e=mc2 confirmed after 100 years; massive Martian glaciers discovered; Spirit rover powers back to life; and dark matter spotted near our solar system. read more 'Confirmed! Einstein's famous formula is fact'

Astrophysicist

Ace Day Jobs Stuart Wyithe explores our universe's oldest galaxies. Watch Ace Day Jobs to find out how he became an astrophysicist. read more 'Astrophysicist'

How much of hunger is hormonal?

Ask an Expert How much of hunger is hormonal and how much is linked to the nervous system? What are the receptors and how do they act? read more 'How much of hunger is hormonal?'

Inhabitants of the deep

Photo Gallery Our oceans cover more than 70 per cent of our planet, yet we know very little about the creatures that live in them. Take a look at some of the amazing animals identified as part of the Census of Marine Life. read more 'Inhabitants of the deep'

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  • Making it personal: hype and hope for genetics in medicine
    Here's the two part series I've just made for ABC Radio National's Health Report Part 1 - Personalised medicine: Can you trust online genetic tests? Enter the brave new world of the genomic marketplace where DNA democracy has arrived

    Posted 2008-11-28T15:09:59+11:00
  • The Health Report...tune in for a genetic twist.
    I'm filling behind Dr Norman Swan over the next two weeks on ABC Radio National's The Health Report - pursuing a theme that's long been of interest to me

    Posted 2008-11-24T00:23:12+11:00
  • mindful journalism
    National Public Radio in the USA buys a lot of programs made by independent producers or production companies, rather than exclusively by journalists fostered in-house (they have those too of course, producing marvellous talent and wonderful radio)

    Posted 2008-11-24T00:21:10+11:00
  • Historic cases in psychology
    Over the next month, I'm running a series on All in the Mind excavating a handful of historic cases in behavioural research

    Posted 2008-11-16T12:11:36+11:00
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    Posted 2008-11-08T07:20:02+11:00
  • The voices in your head...
    I've been interested to hear varying reports that 2-10% of us regularly experience voices inside our head that aren't our own

    Posted 2008-11-07T15:03:47+11:00
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    Posted 2008-11-07T14:41:49+11:00
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    Posted 2008-11-04T09:41:39+11:00
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    Posted 2008-10-31T15:57:31+11:00
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    Posted 2008-10-24T18:58:06+11:00

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