“This paves the way to more targeted treatments for paralysed patients,” Study author Jordan Squair. A team of Swiss scientists have identified the neuron that could help people with paralysis have the ability to walk again. The study published in journal Nature says that groups of neurons known as Vsx2 and Hoxa10 present in the…
“I am so optimistic about the prospects for America. We need to be looking to the future, not fixated on the past,” Biden said. US president Joe Biden has said he’s glad the midterms have not been a heavy defeat by the Republicans, saying Tuesday was a good day for America. It was heavily predicted…
In total, QLD has seen 1,668,438 cases since the start of the pandemic in 2020. Source: Annastacia Palaszczuk, Facebook. Annastacia Palaszczuk has moved QLD’s COVID-19 status to amber after she announced that a fourth wave is hitting the state. The current traffic light level is now on amber, meaning there are moderate rates of community…
Source: Shutterstock. Australia will observe a minute of silence at 11am today as the country reflects on the sacrifices of those who fought in the World Wars. On the 11th hour on the 11th day of the 11th month every year, Australia, and allied countries such as New Zealand and Canada observe a minutes silence…
Source: Joipaw. A UK start-up has developed a video game that can help detect whether or not your beloved dog has symptoms of canine cognitive disorder (CCD). Joipaw was created to help keep track of your pet’s cognitive abilities and point out whether there are any abnormal trends or behaviours that could indicate a decline…
“The very nature of operational policing means our officers are constantly on the move,” Acting Deputy Commissioner Wheeler said. Source: Queensland Police Service, Facebook. All SUVs and sedans under the Queensland Police fleet will be fully hybrid within two years as part of the government’s renewable energy goals. The Palaszczuk government has set itself a…
Source: Medical Journal of Australia. Over 250 cases of Buruli ulcer have been confirmed in parts of Victoria with health officials saying it will continue to spread. At least 266 cases have been reported in areas that include metropolitan Melbourne, Frankston, Essendon, Phillip Island, and parts of regional Victoria. While the skin disease is not…
A bust of Cleopatra. Source: Wikimedia Commons. A team of archaeologists have found a 1.5km tunnel that they think leads to the tomb of ancient Egypt’s famed female Pharoah, Cleopatra. Dr Kathleen Martinez and her team from the University of San Domingo discovered a 1500m tunnel during excavations near the Temple of Tapozeries Magna in…
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Australia’s first World Cup game will be against France on November 23. Source: Socceroos’, Facebook. Head coach Graham Arnold has announced the Socceroos’ team lineup for the FIFA World Cup in Qatar later this month. The 26-man squad will be captained by goal keeper Matthew Ryan, who will be making his third FIFA World Cup…