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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

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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

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Exercise has been linked to better memories - Newsreel

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 more 27 November 2024

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Fast-charging Li-S batteries set to take flight

New Australian-developed ultra-fast charging lithium-sulfur batteries promise to be the key to powering long-range electric aircraft. Monash University engineers have

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High-temp solar thermal tech for heavy industry

Industry-leading solar thermal technology, capable of producing temperatures up to 1200 degrees Celsius, is aiming to transform Australia’s energy-intensive heavy

Billion-dollar bill to treat high blood pressure

High blood pressure treatment costs Australians more than $1.2 billion a year, with 40 percent paid directly by patients in out-of-pocket costs. A new study by The

Policy penalty blocks homeless youth from housing

Homeless young people are being denied housing because policy settings make it more profitable for providers to rent to older Australians. New research from the

Call for climate science leadership through new agency

A leadership vacuum exists in Australia’s climate research ranks, with the country’s scientists calling for a national agency to oversee efforts. Australian Academy

First image of a star from outside the galaxy

Astronomers have achieved the first high-quality image of a dying star outside of our own galaxy. A European Southern Observatory (ESO) telescope has taken an image of

New evidence first alphabet was in 2400 BCE

Scientists believe writing found on 4400-year-old artefacts could be the earliest example of an alphabet. Johns Hopkins University Professor Glenn Schwartz said the

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Self-harm spike shows girls most impacted by lockdowns

Movie reactions a key to depression diagnosis

Physical activity leads to a better memory

Fast-charging Li-S batteries set to take flight

High-temp solar thermal tech for heavy industry

Billion-dollar bill to treat high blood pressure

Policy penalty blocks homeless youth from housing

Call for climate science leadership through new agency

First image of a star from outside the galaxy

New evidence first alphabet was in 2400 BCE