Children learned ‘little or nothing’ during school closures, despite online learning
School closures in the last year have led to serious learning losses, with primary-age school pupils making virtually no progress studying at home...
Cracking the code: Genome sequencing reveals why songbirds are larger in colder climates
Scientists have unlocked the genetic basis underlying the remarkable variation in body size observed in song sparrows, one of North America’s most familiar and beloved songbirds.
Risk of rare blood clotting higher for COVID-19 than for vaccines
COVID-19 leads to a several-times higher risk of cerebral venous thrombosis (CVT) blood clots than current COVID-19 vaccines.
Top researchers recognised in VC awards
The University of Western Australia’s Vice-Chancellor Professor Amit Chakma has honoured 24 inspiring researchers and technical support staff in the annual Research Awards.
Why older Americans are taking on more debt
Older Americans are accumulating more debt as they near retirement, according to recent research that reveals a troubling trend in personal finance among people in their 50s and early 60s.
University of Nottingham is first to achieve prestigious Athena Swan Gold Award
The University of Nottingham has become the first university in the country to be awarded the coveted Athena Swan Gold Award for its commitment to advance gender equality across higher education and research.
Professor Suzanne Chambers appointed Executive Dean Health Sciences
Professor Suzanne Chambers AO has been appointed to the role of Executive Dean Health Sciences at Australian Catholic University (ACU).
University of Southampton shines in sustainability rankings
The University of Southampton has climbed 54 places in this year’s QS World University Rankings for Sustainability - placing it 13th in the UK and 34th in the world.
Humans have been altering the environment with fire for at least 85,000 years: new...
Amultinational study led by Yale and including a University of Calgary research team provides the earliest evidence to date of ancient humans significantly altering entire ecosystems with fire.
Study reveals the art of ageing well
The gift of art could make the perfect Christmas present for older friends and relatives, after new research by The University of Western Australia and Busselton Health Study linked better physical health...
