Which is better – reading on screens or paper?

Which is better – reading on screens or paper?

Research suggests that reading on screens is a less effective way to absorb and retain information than reading the old-fashioned way, but why? And when so many of us are noticing shortening attention spans, how do we learn to concentrate on books again? In a world...
Will green hydrogen replace diesel fuel?

Will green hydrogen replace diesel fuel?

In the not-to-distant future, green hydrogen promises to replace diesel fuel and nitrogen-based fertilisers – and it’s completely emission-free. But what exactly is green hydrogen? And when will we be able to buy it at the corner store?   More than 200 years have...
New therapy for the treatment of urothelial cancer

New therapy for the treatment of urothelial cancer

An international clinical trial of a treatment for advanced urothelial cancer has found a new dual therapy can nearly double patients’ life expectancy. The new immunotherapy is a combination of two drugs – enfortumab vedotin (EV) and pembrolizumab – delivered by...
Please explain: How to choose a new year diet

Please explain: How to choose a new year diet

There is no time like a new year for starting a fresh diet or way of eating, but with so many options – and passionate supporters in every camp – it can be hard to know which one to choose. MQ Health Accredited Practising Dietitian Valentina Duong weighs up the pros...
A deadly misconception in the shrimp industry

A deadly misconception in the shrimp industry

Research shows POC tests only detect high-level infection of WSSV, but there’s a better solution for shrimp farmers. In 2019, Australia’s CSIRO undertook a scientific investigation into the effectiveness of shrimp point of care test kits in detecting white spot...