Risk of opioid overdose appears higher in older Americans, USC study indicates
One in 10 adults were at risk of overdose, with older Americans relying on high doses of opioids more than younger adults, researchers found in a national sample of prescription claims.
Astronomers find potentially habitable ‘super-Earth’ exoplanet
Astronomers have discovered three potential “super-Earth” exoplanets orbiting a relatively nearby orange dwarf star, marking an important development in the search for habitable planets.
HKUST Collaborates with HKSAR Government on Solving Regional Ozone Pollution in Greater Bay Area
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) is partnering with the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government in a 3-year groundbreaking cross-border study to monitor the air quality on land...
The art of happiness: New campaign encourages creativity for mental health
Western Australians will soon be encouraged to embrace the arts to enhance their mental wellbeing as part of a world-first, statewide campaign, Good Arts, Good Mental Health.
Brilliant ANU scientists take out Eureka prizes
The brains behind a book aimed at inspiring children with a gravity-defying emu and the team helping to save endangered languages are among the winners of Australia's top science awards - the Eureka Prizes.
University of Melbourne confers Honorary Doctorate to Waanyi writer Dr Alexis Wright
The University of Melbourne has conferred an honorary doctorate on Dr Alexis Wright, an internationally recognised, multi-award-winning writer.
Global Voices scholars to tackle climate and gender issues at UN forums
Two Curtin University students will take to the international stage at important United Nations events to pursue their passions for gender equality and the environment after being awarded Global Voices scholarships.
Social media negatively impacting teens’ life satisfaction
Social media is negatively impacting the life satisfaction of Australian high school students, according to the latest findings from Australia’s largest survey of young people.
Lincoln Selected to Showcase Net Zero Robotic Farming at COP26
With an estimated 37% of the world's greenhouse gasses being produced by the agri-food industry, the UK Government has selected the University of Lincoln, UK, to share with COP26 its cutting-edge robotics and artificial intelligence...
Removing unwanted smoky notes from wine
University of Adelaide researchers have evaluated a new method to remediate smoke tainted wine, incurring less damage to the final product.
