The upside of volatile space weather
Although violent and unpredictable, stellar flares emitted by a planet’s host star do not necessarily prevent life from forming, according to a new Northwestern University study.
Computer science innovator recognised with Fellowship
The University of Adelaide’s Professor Katrina Falkner, Executive Dean of the Faculty of Sciences, Engineering and Technology...
Electro-acupuncture could help with obesity management, finds scientists
Scientists led by NTU Singapore and Hong Kong University (HKU) have found evidence that electro-acupuncture – a form of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) treatment – could be used to manage obesity.
DadPlay: Tackling challenging behaviour in 3–5-year-olds
Australian fathers in rural, regional and remote areas, who are raising children aged three to five, with challenging behaviour, will have a helping hand through a new mobile-phone-based service.
Student videos guide cancer patients through treatment
For many, visiting a hospital brings feelings of uncertainty and stress. With the help of Swinburne students’ motion graphic videos, patients at Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre (Peter Mac) can receive treatment with less worry.
Compassionate Imagery Helps Suppress Physical Pain Response, Research Finds
Using imagery focused on compassion can help people suffering from stress associated with physical pain, a new study from the University of Derby has shown.
$7M commitment to support and upskill students
The most significant barrier to education many students face, particularly those from the regional and rural areas, is the cost of moving to study at university.
How AI ‘guardrails’ can help clean up a messy market
A new safety standard and proposed guardrails for high-risk AI are a good start toward clearing up confusion around the latest technology writes Nicholas Davis.
Collaborative study of natural hydrocarbon seep in Canada’s Arctic reveals presence of methane-degrading bacteria,...
Residents of the Nunavut hamlet of Clyde River and the nearby communities have long known about a naturally occurring hydrocarbon seep in Baffin Bay’s Scott Inlet.
Ecology award the first given to a Massey recipient
Professor Doug Armstrong from the School of Agriculture and Environment has been awarded the 2021 Te Tohu Taiao Award for Ecological Excellence by the New Zealand Ecological Society.
