Researchers have found a way to determine whether someone has suffered a concussion by measuring the blood levels of three biomarkers within six hours of the injury. The blood test could be used alongside existing tests for a more accurate diagnosis of the condition and to aid management and…| New Atlas
In a groundbreaking study, scientists have discovered more than 100 new human viruses in 252 different gut microbes, providing a remarkable look at our bacteria and forming the very first living model of the "gut virome," which until now has been just DNA fragments and markers. And it has…| New Atlas
When breathing becomes a daily battle, even the simplest acts can feel exhausting. Now, a new study has found the key to easing chronic breathlessness caused by lung disease: singing.| New Atlas
In a massive study of more than nine million pregnancies, a new link has been found between gestational diabetes and neurodiversity – translating to a 36% increased risk of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and a 56% higher risk of autism spectrum disorder (ASD).| New Atlas
New research traces the Liberal Party’s problem with women back to policy shifts made under former Prime Minister John Howard.| Women's Agenda
In a landmark 14-year study, researchers have found that artificially sweetened drinks raise the risk of developing type 2 diabetes by more than a third, significantly higher than those loaded with sugar. It challenges the long-standing perception of diet drinks being a healthier alternative and…| New Atlas
The US AI giants got a wake-up call this week, when fledgling Chinese firm DeepSeek wiped a record-breaking trillion dollars off the value of heavyweights like Nvidia and OpenAI. The technology's gatekeepers are rattled – and they have good reason to be, as DeepSeek's model R1 shows how the costly…| New Atlas
