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 2024Research & Science
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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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
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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
Read more26 November 2024
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
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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
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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
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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
Read more25 November 2024