Study identifies ‘hot-spots’ of high rates of depression linked to deprivation
Research led by the University of Southampton shows particular regions of England have suffered over a decade of increasing mental health inequalities, but finds the picture varies greatly across different parts of the country.
Association of children conceived via infertility treatments with school and mental health outcomes
Children conceived through medically assisted reproduction (MAR) fare better at school but are slightly more likely to have mental health problems by their late teens, finds a new study led by researchers at UCL and the University of Helsinki.
First step to curb COVID vaccine misinformation is finding out who is most vulnerable
The success of Australia’s COVID-19 vaccine rollout will depend on everyone’s willingness to receive it. But experts have warned vaccine misinformation online puts Australia’s communities at risk...
University of Birmingham to lead research on impact of denial of recourse to public...
University of Birmingham academics secure more than £700,000 to examine how the denial of recourse to public funds affects children living in the UK.
AI to revolutionise barramundi farming
Computer simulations are key to bringing aquaculture into line with genetic advances being made in land-based agriculture, according to a University of Queensland researcher.
COVID-19 ‘has reshaped science forever’
Following in a long line of eminent scientists and engineers, Professor Cath Noakes will stand in the Royal Institution’s iconic auditorium and explain the big ideas reshaping society.
Creativity helps kids get through pandemic
World Creativity and Innovation Day: Drawing-based research finds children use creative activities to cope with lockdowns.
Improving the contraceptive knowledge of young women from multicultural backgrounds
An online educational video aimed at increasing contraceptive knowledge among young women from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds is being distributed in five languages.
Researchers deconstruct bee stinger to help develop tiny medical devices
The anatomy of bee stingers could help lead to advancements in the emerging field of micro medical devices.
ARC names 14 UNSW researchers as 2022 Future Fellows
The Fellows have secured more than $13 million for projects in science, engineering, the humanities and medicine.
