$2.7 billion price tag on back-to-school purchases
Back-to-school spending is tipped to inject around $2.7 billion into the Australian retail economy.
New research by the Australian Retailers Association (ARA) found the
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New dataset shines light on Earth’s “ignorosphere”
A 60km wide blindspot in Earth’s atmosphere has been mapped, paving the way for improved weather forecasting.
A team led by University of Tokyo researchers have
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Insomnia risk rises for desk-bound workers
Desk-bound employees are much more likely to develop insomnia than non-sedentary workers.
A study conducted by the University of South Florida found that people whose
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Parents feel the pain of back-to-school costs
More than a quarter of Australian parents are having difficulty affording an internet connection in their home, as they prepare to send their children back to school.
A
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Alumni awards recognise positive change
The 2024 Southern Cross University Alumni Impact Awards have honoured individuals who have made important contributions to areas such as physical fitness, mental health,
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Free program to help you stay active in 2025
People wanting to become more active and healthier in 2025 can take part in a new support program that will help keep them motivated.
The Open to Move project, led by
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Quarter of the world’s freshwater fauna faces extinction
Almost a quarter of the world’s freshwater aquatic animals are at risk of extinction, a new global study has found.
James Cook University’s Dr Michael Grant was a
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Smart ring of confidence to control devices
A smart ring has been developed to overcome the frustration of miscommunication many consumers have using voice commands to control smart devices.
University of
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Head knocks “wake up” dementia-inducing viruses
Repeated head knocks have been found to activate dormant dementia-inducing viruses in the brain, opening the door to possible new treatments.
A study has found that
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Gunfire frequency near schools triggers push for change
Students living in a Chicago suburb hear gunfire so regularly while travelling to and from school, academics are working to change the definition of school gun violence
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