Scientists at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) have discovered a single-celled ocean microbe that may have the potential to play a role in combatting the effects of climate change. Known as Prorocentrum cf.balticum, the ocean microbe is capable of photosynthesis and within this process secretes a carbon mucus that attracts other microbes. Once these…
The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has approved a new treatment for children aged two and above that will help prevent the infection of malaria. A single-dose of Kozenis along with chloroquine (for relapse prevention) will be available for children to take in a 50mg water-dissolvable tablet. Medicines for Malaria Venture (MMV) partnered with pharmaceutical company…
Julian Assange has been denied an appeal by the UK Supreme Court in efforts to avoid extradition to the US where he faces copious espionage charges and a lengthy prison sentence. The decision was handed down yesterday afternoon where judges agreed that Mr Assange’s appeal be refused “because the application does not raise an arguable…