Babble Wrap: Chemist Test To Tell Baby’s Sex

Kym Weathersten

A test that claims to determine the sex of an unborn baby only eight weeks into a pregnancy will be available in pharmacies from today. Daily Telegraph

Ugly Men Make More Sperm During Sex, Stduy Suggests
Women wanting to get pregnant should find themselves an ugly man, new research suggests. Perth Now

Teacher Questioned Over Attempted Murder After Pupil Attack
A science teacher is being held on suspicion of attempted murder after three schoolchildren were allegedly assaulted during a lesson, leaving a 14-year-old boy with serious head injuries. Times Online

Nelson Defends School League Tables
Former federal Liberal leader Brendan Nelson has attacked opponents of league tables such as his NSW party colleague, Opposition Leader Barry O’Farrell, for condemning children from poorer backgrounds to “a life of mediocrity” in the belief they are unable to excel at school. The Australian

Maternal Instincts Can Vary With Age
Older mothers who give birth for the first time in their late 30s and early 40s cope just as well with the physical demands of pregnancy as younger women but are more anxious about the wellbeing of their babies, research has found. SMH

Jacksons Argued Over Paris Speech: Report
Michael Jackson’s siblings reportedly argued about his daughter speaking at his memorial service. SMH