University of Sydney : Science World Report

Dec 09, 2016 05:09 AM EST

Smallpox Is Back; Scientists Hunt Down History Of Smallpox Origin

Scientists studied smallpox virus genome obtained from a 17th century mummy. The origin of smallpox virus is debated among experts.

Jan 29, 2016 12:58 PM EST

Is Your Child Struggling With Math? Finger Tracing Can Lift Performance, Study Reveals

Researchers from the University of Sydney found that finger tracing can help improve students' performance in math.

Jan 12, 2016 06:15 PM EST

Exercising Helps Get Rid Of Low Back Pain

Statistics show that close to 80 percent of U.S. adults experience back pain at some point in their lives, according to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke. And while it may seem easier to just stay in bed and wait out the pain, a new study shows that exercise may best way to...

Jan 11, 2016 01:14 PM EST

Strong Magnetic Fields More Common Among Majority Of Stars Than Previously Thought

Astronomers found that the majority of stars have strong magnetic fields, it turns out this process may not be so rare after all.

Dec 07, 2015 11:25 PM EST

'No-Drill' Dentistry Helps Stop Tooth Decay Before It Starts

A new preventative dentistry can stop tooth decay without the typical drilling and filling that come with cavities, according to a recent study.

Dec 07, 2015 11:24 AM EST

Red Giant CW Leo Enters Planetary Nebula, Star Had Astronomers Fooled For Years

A University of Sydney student has discovered that the dust around CW Leo, also known as IRC+10216, had astronomers fooled for many years, where they mistakenly interpreted the surrounding dust as the star system's structural elements.