Fake drugs help to manage stress
Fake drugs have been found to reduce symptoms in people with stress, anxiety and depression, even when the patients know the pills are placebos.
A team lead by the
Read more28 August 2024Research & Science
Thousands of galaxies scanned for alien life
An Australian telescope has been used in one of the most extensive searches for alien life ever, targeting thousands of distant galaxies.
A team from Curtin University,
Read more27 August 2024
New study reveals the secrets of wisdom
Charles Dickens said: “There is a wisdom of the head, and a wisdom of the heart”. It turns out he was spot on. And this is fairly universal across the
Read more27 August 2024
Higher gambling spend linked to increased crime
An Australian study has found the more people spend on gambling the higher the general crime rate.
Lead author Professor Donald Weatherburn, from the National Drug and
Read more27 August 2024
Researchers find calls for a cull a load of croc
It would cost almost $90m and drive the species back to being critically endangered, for a crocodile culling program to have any impact on the number of fatal attacks in
Read more27 August 2024
Alcohol memories turn women off drinking
Women are less likely to drink excess alcohol if they are reminded in advance of a previous drinking experience.
Research led by the University of Portsmouth found that
Read more26 August 2024
Museum collections to predict climate change impact
A North Queensland university will use museum collections to predict how climate change will impact the world’s future food security.
James Cook University Associate
Read more26 August 2024
Shoppers not sold on facial recognition for purchases
It may be okay to unlock your phone, but Aussies are more reluctant to use facial recognition to purchase products.
As the use of Facial Recognition Payment Technology
Read more25 August 2024
Algorithms hinder children’s access to Aussie content
Australian children are being restricted from accessing local content, with algorithms dictating their online viewing habits.
New research from RMIT University has found
Read more22 August 2024
Team to measure crop residue emissions
Australian grain growers will be better able to report on their carbon footprint through a new multi-million dollar study.
QUT Professor David Rowlings is leading the $8
Read more22 August 2024