Research & Science

HomeResearch & Science

Old alphabet on clay cylinders. | Newsreel

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

Heart’s ‘hidden’ self-healing abilities discovered

Researchers have discovered the human heart has the ability to repair itself after trauma, with a little kick-start. Professor Olaf Bergmann from Sweden’s Karolinska

Hope AI voice analysis can detect Parkinson’s early

A collaboration between universities in Australia and Iraq has shone the light on a potential new early detection technique for Parkinson’s disease. Researchers from

Mini city maps safer automated transport future

A mini city in the United States is plotting the path to safer automated vehicles in urban areas. The 1:25 scale “smart” metropolis occupies a 6m x 6m lab at Cornell

History books to be written from Aboriginal perspective

Two Melbourne universities have teamed up to create a first-of-its-kind chronicle of Australian history, from the perspective of First Nation’s people. La Trobe

ICYMI text abbreviations make you look insincere. IKR

Using abbreviations in texts may save time, but come with a cost, according to a new study. Research published by the American Psychological Association found people who

Evidence of new planet at the edge of the solar system

Astronomers have found “tentative evidence” of another large planet at the edge of the solar system. In an article published earlier this week, astrophysicist Brian

Consistent bedtime key to child behaviour traits

Giving children a consistent bedtime may be more important than sleep quality or duration in setting long-term behaviour traits. A study by the Penn State College of

Financial stress strains welcome for new migrants

Almost half of Australians believe current immigration levels are too high, despite an overwhelming majority saying the country has benefited from multiculturalism. The

Soft robotic shorts boost mobility in frail and elderly

Robotic shorts have been developed which allow the frail and elderly to be more mobile. Researchers at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) said the device enabled

Subscribe to our newsletter

Newsletter