Belinda Smith

Scientists report cloning a monkey using a technique that most famously gave us Dolly the sheep in 1996. So what’s new about this study, and what does it mean for humans?

For decades, we’ve known sunscreen dramatically lowers a person’s risk of developing skin cancer, with some of the first evidence coming from (aptly) the Sunshine State. This is how it works.

The humble sheep might be considered by some as the perfect embodiment of docility. But they are not mundane mindless mammals — not in the slightest.

Girls who go through puberty early are at higher risk of anxiety and depression than their later-developing counterparts. Why does this happen, and how can parents help kids through this time?

Scientists are piecing together a picture of how Australia's extinct giant kangaroos moved.

Remnants of fireplaces and burnt, fat-smeared sticks excavated in a secluded cave in Victoria point to an ancient ritual where a powerful Gunaikurnai doctor, known as a mulla-mullung, cast a spell.

The Olympic and Paralympic Games are approaching, but even elite sportspeople can find themselves unable to perform. Why do athletes "choke" under pressure, and how can they reduce the likelihood of it happening again?

Smartphones are now advanced enough to take photos that were once only possible using bulky cameras. Here's our guide to snapping a stunning shot of the Milky Way.

As millions of migratory birds wing their way to our shores, avian influenza surveillance is ramping up. Here's how teams of scientists and volunteers keep tabs on wild bird health.

Clinical trial to test engineered skin for severe burns starts in Melbourne's Alfred Hospital