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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

New one-step climate-neutral metal production process

A new way to produce metal and alloys has been developed which would make a process responsible for 10 percent of the world CO2 emissions climate-neutral. Scientists

Antarctica 2024 in pictures. Take your own in 2025

The Australian Antarctic Program (AAP) has released a series of photos which captures the essence of Australia’s most southern outpost. AAP, a collaborative

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