Australian researchers have developed software that can predict which way airborne odours and pollutants, from farms or factories, will blow.

A report has revealed a type of diabetes that affects women and babies during pregnancy is 20 per cent more common in Australia now than in 2000.

A University of Canberra study has revealed that around 43 per cent of students drink at dangerous levels, often for social reasons or relaxation.

A review has revealed that there is considerable international support for banning smoking in cars with children - and hitting offenders with higher fines.

Researchers have found that our native eucalypts have at least two fire survival strategies in place and are even better at bouncing back than thought.

A nationwide survey has revealed that one in five companies have no controls in place to protect their employees from workplace hazards, such as sun exposure.

Sleepless nights caused by jet lag and shift work could soon be a thing of the past, thanks to a new drug that has the potential to reset our body clocks.

 A New Zealand survey has revealed that, while Generation Y students love YouTube and Wikipedia, many have never heard of social bookmarking or podcasts.

Women who have an abortion are 30 per cent more likely to develop mental health problems, such as depression and anxiety, a study has found.

Limited access to medication is causing a heart disease epidemic in many low- and middle-income countries, such as China and India, a report has found.