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Gravity hole discovered under frozen Antarctica

Slow rock movements deep under the Earth’s surface over tens of millions of years have led to the creation of a “gravity hole” below Antarctica. Researchers at the

Teenagers withdrawing from social life to avoid judgement

Young teenagers are battling a “vicious cycle of loneliness” which has been linked to a fear of embarrassment or judgement by peers. A University of the Sunshine

Call to restrict zero-alcohol ads to teenagers

Zero-alcohol ads may be harmful to teenagers, shaping future drinking patterns. Teenagers are more likely to want to try the alcoholic versions of zero-alcohol brands

Link found between exercise and avoiding Alzheimer’s

Scientists have made a discovery that is helping to explain why exercise can help stave off Alzheimer’s disease. The University of California – San Francisco

Breakthrough brings ‘Holy Grail’ of medicine closer

Stanford Medicine researchers say they have made an “astonishing step” towards a universal vaccine that could protect humans from a wide variety of viruses and

Older influencers are the new go-to travel gurus

Older social media influencers are increasingly driving tourism behaviour through their “authenticity, wisdom and relatability”. A study by The University of

Dramatic upper atmosphere changes driving weather change

By Milton Speer and Lance Leslie Over the past decade, southern Australia has suffered numerous extreme weather and climate events, such as record-breaking heatwaves,

World-first cancer vaccine trial for childhood tumours

A world-first clinical trial in Australia will test cancer vaccines developed for children with advanced or treatment-resistant brain tumours. The trials for what is

Brisbane dinosaur fossil found to be Australia’s oldest

A dinosaur fossil found in Brisbane in the 1950s has been found to be Australia’s oldest at 230 million years. University of Queensland research has confirmed the

How ‘banned’ beaches helped define our culture

By Anna Clark While the beach and swimming culture might feel like an intrinsic part of “Australianness”, this hasn’t always been the case. For many of us,

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