An hour of walking could add six years to life
People who currently do very low levels of exercise could potentially add six years to their lives if they walked for an hour every day.
A study by Griffith University,
Read more3 December 2024Education
Traffic sounds undermine benefits of nature
Manmade sounds have been found to interfere with the positive impact of being in a natural environment.
Researchers from the University of the West of England said
Read more2 December 2024
Real annual bushfire death toll more than 1.5 million
A global study has revealed the actual death toll from bushfires exceeds 1.5 million each year.
Led by Professor Yuming Guo, from Monash University in Melbourne, the
Read more2 December 2024
Aussie researchers develop natural treatment for obesity
Australian researchers have developed a new obesity treatment that reduces weight without the side-effects of currently popular prescription medicines.
University of
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Garden named after natural medicine pioneers
Southern Cross University has named its unique medicinal garden in honour of two pioneers of naturopathic medicines and treatment.
The Marcus and Caroline Blackmore
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End of an era in education as Sr Kathleen retires
The last Josephite nun working in Catholic education in Queensland retires next week.
Sister Kathleen Mooney has spent 50 years guiding young minds as a teacher,
Read more28 November 2024
Tasty focaccia 8000 years in the making
Scientists have revealed that humans have been enjoying multi-flavoured focaccias for more than 8000 years.
European researchers found “fully agricultural
Read more27 November 2024
Self-harm spike shows girls most impacted by lockdowns
COVID lockdowns disproportionately impacted the mental health of girls and young women, according to a new study.
Research from the University of Sydney found there had
Read more27 November 2024
Movie reactions a key to depression diagnosis
Queensland scientists have developed a way to diagnose a severe form of depression by monitoring facial expressions as a patient watches movies.
QIMR Berghofer
Read more27 November 2024
Physical activity leads to a better memory
A new study shows that people who exercise have a better working memory than those who lead a sedentary lifestyle.
Researchers at the University of Jyväskylä reviewed
Read more27 November 2024