AG Blog
Celebrate national parks on World Parks Day
Saturday, 17 September is World Parks Day, so get outside and enjoy some of Australia’s amazing national parks.
Tag: health
News
Watch out for bites from bats, warn experts
The death of a child in Queensland has prompted a warning about the risks of contact with bats.
Science & Environment
The bends: anatomy of decompression sickness
Scuba diving can transport you to a magical underwater world, but in rare cases the pressure can be dangerous.
Science & Environment
The worms within: intestinal parasites
Lurking in our guts is a wide variety of microscopic parasites – and they’re more common than you think.
News
Fish hold key to healing spinal cord repair
A small freshwater fish is providing insights into how the spinal cord heals after injury.
History & Culture
Bush medicine: Indigenous remedies for common ailments
Native plants have been used by First Nations people for generations. Here are some regional examples.
News
Thong fears unfounded, says study
The much loved Aussie thong could be good for the development of feet, allowing them to grow naturally.
News
Sunlight may help ward off allergies
Sunlight may reduce the effects of food allergies or eczema, according to new Australian research.
Science & Environment
Why do we get motion sickness?
The act of travelling can be debilitating. For some, motion sickness is enough to turn a trip into a nightmare.
News
Outbreak of deadly mosquito virus in WA
One person has died and others have fallen ill after an outbreak of mosquito viruses in WA.