Authorities have recalled a cake decorating powder, after an Australian child inhaled it and ended up in hospital.
- Professor of Chemistry, UNSW
Millions of Australians now have tattoos. Yet unlike other countries, we don’t have rules on what’s in the ink.
Silicosis is preventable but difficult to detect early. A promising new breath test could change this.
When lumps of black goop washed up Sydney’s beaches, an oil spill was the initial suspect – but a detailed chemical analysis points to sewage as the likely source.
This AI tool showed promise for early diagnosis. It also pointed to chemicals that may reduce or increase the risk of Parkinson’s.
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