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Ancient Egyptians and Etruscans pioneered orthodontics, using delicate gold wires and catgut to straighten teeth.

Recent surveys estimate more than 6.7 million Australians - almost half of all workers, and the majority in Sydney, Melbourne, and Canberra - work from home at least some of the time in paid or unpaid roles.

If you've spent any time on TikTok or Instagram lately, you may have seen people blending oats with water or juice and calling it "oatzempic." The name is a nod to Ozempic, a prescription medication used primarily for type 2 diabetes that also ...

The fearsome silent hunters of the deep - sharks - aren't usually hued like a traffic cone, but now and again, nature goes "Hold my beer." One spectacular example of this is a nurse shark (Ginglymostoma cirratum) caught and released by sports fishers ...

We've all had the feeling.

The ancient evolution of fish mouths could help solve a modern source of plastic pollution.

A few years ago, asteroid mining was all the rage.

Our cells may literally ripple with electricity, acting as a hidden power supply that could help transport materials or even play a role in our body's communication.

Roman soldiers garrisoned at the fort of Vindolanda, located near Hadrian's Wall in northern England, were riddled with parasites that sapped their fighting fitness.

From minimalist wrist designs to full sleeves, body art has become so common that it barely raises an eyebrow.