Whales give clues to intergalactic communication
Sperm whales are communicating using a “phonetic alphabet” with a human-like level of sophistication.
Researchers from the MIT and Project CETI (Cetacean Translation
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Bid to end international student poaching
The scrapping of commissions on student transfers and new accommodation requirements for universities are among the proposed changes in Australia’s international
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Social media ‘gap week’ lifts self esteem
A single “gap week” from social media has been found to be enough to significantly lift self-esteem and body image in young women.
A study by the York University
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Inactive young people develop early heart strain
Young people are starting to develop heart strain by the time they reach adolescence due to low levels of physical activity.
An eight-year study of 153 young people in
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Rugby “tragic” makes history in the top grade
A northern NSW rugby union side has appointed its first female coach to coincide with its return to the top-grade competition.
Beth Whaanga has taken on the coaching job
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McKay to oversee QUT engagement and marketing
CEO and senior executive Lara McKay is the new Vice-President (Engagement) and Chief Marketing Officer at QUT.
Ms McKay will join the Brisbane university from Ormond
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World-first treatment program for flood survivors
Southern Cross University has been chosen to trial a new treatment program to help residents of northern NSW suffering Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) after the
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Fee-free TAFE pledge for construction sector
An extra 20,000 fee-free vocational training places will be offered next year to boost the workforce in the construction and housing industries.
Next week’s Federal
Read more8 May 2024
Push for breastfeeding to be a carbon offset
Australian researchers say breastfeeding should be treated as a carbon offset in global plans for a sustainable public health system.
In a report prepared for the World
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Free clothes help students become work-ready
Students struggling with cost-of-living pressures will have access to free clothes to help them become work-ready.
A “Clothes for Careers” pop-up shop will operate
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