Bats carrying viruses that can lead to an AIDS-like disease threaten to wipe out Australia’s koala population Bats are acting as flying carriers for several viruses that are deadly to koalas The virus can trigger the koala retrovirus called KoRV, which can lead to cancer Scientists believe this is a greater threat to the koala … Read more
A new air filter may be able to kill bacteria and viruses floating in the air in the blink of an eye. The device uses ‘non-thermal plasma’ (NTP), a gas which causes molecules to react with oxygen to create ozone. Ozone is known to be anti-bacterial and destroys pathogens by rupturing their cell walls. But … Read more
You may have sprinkled lavender oil on your pillow, invested in blackout blinds or even bought over-the-counter medication in search of a good night’s sleep. All well and good, but you might not have realised that one major way of improving your sleep is to be found in the kitchen, rather than the bedroom or … Read more