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
Read more9 January 2025
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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Call for child protection funding to focus on family
Funding to prevent child abuse should be more focussed on supporting the impacted family to break the generational cycle of harm, according to a leading Australian
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Elvis the King of a new realm, thank you very much
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is set to breathe new life into long-dead music stars, whom already retain popularity as iconic “necro brands”.
Macquarie University
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Iron trials show lower anaemia risk in pregnancies
An Australian-led medical trial in Africa hopes to change the current recommended care for expectant mothers.
The study, co-led by the Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of
Read more7 January 2025
Four steps to de-stress school or childcare drop-off
By Kylie Ridder
You’re doing daycare or school drop-off, you’re already late for work, and your child’s lip starts to quiver. A tremble turns into a wail, a wail
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Estrogen levels influence binge drinking in females
High estrogen levels trigger binge drinking in females, according to a new study from the United States.
Senior author Kristen Pleil, an associate professor at Cornell
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Water woes responsible for 8700 deaths
Water-related disasters killed more than 8700 people and displaced 40 million people across the world last year.
The latest Global Water Monitor Report, involving an
Read more6 January 2025