Childhood trauma linked to psychotic symptoms in young cannabis users
Childhood trauma may increase the chance of young people experiencing psychotic symptoms when using cannabis, University of Queensland research has found.
Walls along River Nile reveal ancient form of hydraulic engineering
An international team of researchers says a vast network of stone walls along the River Nile in Egypt and Sudan has revealed an ancient form of hydraulic engineering in the Nile Valley and shed light on connections between ancient Nubia and Egypt.
Partnership renewal highlights music and education at every level
The University of Melbourne has extended its exclusive partnership with the Australian Chamber Orchestra (ACO) for another seven years, with students, staff, and Victorian primary school students among the primary beneficiaries.
Professor Francis Bangou wins Excellence in Education Prize
Congratulations to Faculty of Education Professor Francis Bangou, winner of a 2022–2023 Excellence in Education Prize awarded by the Office of the Provost and Vice-President, Academic Affairs.
Pumice the key to solving seabird mass death mystery
Researchers have used the evidence of pumice from an underwater volcanic eruption to answer a long-standing mystery about a mass death of migrating seabirds.
Third wave of longitudinal study reveals wide but closing gender gap in young New...
Findings from the third stage of a 20-year longitudinal study run by the Financial Education and Research (NZ Fin-Ed) Centre show young New Zealanders...
Miniscule wave machine opens big scientific doors
University of Queensland researchers have made a microscopic ‘ocean’ on a silicon chip to miniaturise the study of wave dynamics.
Indigenous health study rolls out across Queensland
A landmark research project will place health workers in Indigenous communities across Queensland to study the long-term wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families.
NUS research shows CO2 could be stored below ocean floor
Climate change is one of the most pressing challenges facing humanity. To combat its potentially catastrophic effects, scientists are searching for new technologies that could help the world reach carbon neutrality.
Climate change can drive social tipping points – for better or for worse
It’s impossible to turn on the TV, listen to the radio or scroll social media without hearing about real-world climate impacts.
