Forgetfulness is a brain feature, not a flaw
You’re not forgetful, you’re just efficient! That’s the encouraging finding of new research that’s changing the way we think about the way we think. A Bond University study found...
Lifestyle
Self- employment; no work-life quick fix for mums
Self-employment can be right on target for dads seeking work-life balance, but it can backfire on mums. Researchers at...
A din at dinner can really wreck your appetite
Polished concrete surfaces might look flash, but according to an acoustic study, noisy cafés and restaurants leave a bad...
How to cope with COVID-19 put to rest
People feeling stressed and unhappy during the global pandemic should take a break, according to a new survey. An...
Intensive care takes toll on nurses
Nurses in intensive care units experience high levels of burnout and post-traumatic stress disorder, largely due to the challenges...
Early to bed, early to rise… it’s true!
Part of the long-held adage that going to bed early leads to better health, wisdom and economic outcomes has...
City foot traffic fall
The COVID-19 pandemic has forced many pedestrians to cross cities off their lists. New research shows a 36 per...
A new blood count for COVID-19
Australian researchers have gone for COVID-19’s jugular, by creating a new, highly sensitive blood test to tell how many...
Learning and burning in Australia’s schools
New research from Western Sydney University and Macquarie University has found that Australian schools are far from sun smart...
Silent disco fever – catching on in aged care
Aged care residents are dancing on air with music delivered through wireless headphones. Researchers at the Australian Catholic University...