Researchers zero in on brain cells which trigger obesity
Researchers have identified a group of nerve cells in the brain that influence eating behaviour and weight gain.
Max Planck Institute for Metabolism Research Director
Read more29 May 2025Research & Science
Graduates from school of hard knocks most trustworthy
We are more likely to trust people who grew up poor, than those who had a wealthy upbringing, according to new research.
The study by a team from the University of
Read more29 May 2025
Scholarship winners mine new research
The resources and renewable sector is one step closer to becoming more sustainable with innovations from the first winners of the prestigious Michael Roche Scholarship
Read more28 May 2025
Aussies under 50 have world’s highest bowel cancer rates
Australia has the highest rates of bowel cancer in the world for people aged under 50.
New research by the University of Melbourne has revealed that there were more than
Read more28 May 2025
Budget overruns impact 60 percent of green energy projects
An analysis of green energy infrastructure projects shows that many are prone to budget overruns and year-long delays.
The study by the Boston University Institute for
Read more27 May 2025
Semiconductor breakthrough provides clearer path to 6G
The science-fiction type capabilities promised by a 6G network are closer to reality thanks to a breakthrough in semiconductor technology.
Professor Martin Kuball, of
Read more27 May 2025
CO2-breathing battery new frontier in energy storage
A new battery technology that “breathes in” carbon dioxide has been developed by scientists in the United Kingdom.
The University of Surrey research is a
Read more26 May 2025
New modelling shows Earth is ill, but ‘not terminal yet’
All is not lost, with new global modelling outlining the path back to a healthy planet.
The first-of-its-kind study, out of The Netherlands, found that with bold and
Read more22 May 2025
Wake up! Too much sleep impairs cognitive performance
It seems that having too much of a good thing even applies to sleep.
New research from the University of Texas, in the United States, has found that sleeping nine hours
Read more20 May 2025
Stars align in customer ratings numbers game
Star ratings have the edge in the battle for positive business reviews, with new research showing potential customers over-estimate their value.
The Cornell University
Read more20 May 2025