Terms like the ‘mother of invention’ may well replace well-known phrases such as the ‘father of science’ as women increasingly enter the scientific fields. Although men still dominate the subject in numbers, women are producing higher quality work in many areas. Christina Zhou reports.

With a cool blend of science and theatrics, Daniel Keogh has sparked an interest in the youth for all things scientific. He spoke to Melanie Macfarlane about what it is like to be a Professor with attitude.

Prescription pill Stilnox has proven highly addictive with adverse side effects. Following a decision to upgrade its warning on the packet this week, Leanna Burnard investigates whether we should be blaming the drug itself, or looking at the cracks in its regulation and distribution.

Despite Sydney’s water crisis easing, the controversial two billion dollar desalination plant is still being built in Kurnell. And residents say the plant is a nightmare, with constant noise and air pollution that has lowered their standard of living. Brendan Wong reports from Kurnell.

Getting your P-plates at seventeen is somewhat of a rite of passage for teenagers. However, disturbing statistics have made the safety of young drivers a major concern today. Current driving restrictions are aimed at reducing teenage road deaths but some evidence suggests that they are not enough. Emma Kemp reports.

Multiple Sclerosis sufferers who are paying up to $37,000 a year for the drug Tysabri, will soon save up to 90 per cent in costs when the treatment is subsidised under the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) in July. Paradise Laycock reports.

For the millions of Australians who spend over $2 billion a year on them, vitamins conjure images of health, vitality and fitness, as their labels boldly declare that they may ward off obesity, cancer, sunstroke, blindness and varicose veins. But not all is as it seems. Zoya Sheftalovich and Michael Romei investigate.

The outbreak of horse flu in August dominated the media with concerns for the thoroughbred racing industry, but as Harry Sanna investigates for Reportage, there is another industry suffering as a result of equine influenza.

Volunteers provide the majority of marine rescue services in NSW waters. However, as Melissa Sequeira reports, these services are facing the worst financial crisis in their history and with the State Government yet to respond, volunteers fear that they will no longer be able to adequately protect people on the water.

Primary school students are one more sector of the community suffering mental health issues according to a number of reports produced over the last five years, and many are blaming a drastic shortage of school counseling services. With one third of primary school aged children affected by emotional and behavioural problems, Gillian Cook continues Reportage’s investigation into the state of mental health care in Australia.