by The Lighthouse | Feb 13, 2024 | Environment
A new research project is poised to deliver the formula to safely recycle water into gardens and parklands at scale, addressing both urban heat and sustainability challenges in western Sydney. On the surface, using recycled water in green space makes sense, solving...
by The Lighthouse | Feb 12, 2024 | Science
Research suggests that reading on screens is a less effective way to absorb and retain information than reading the old-fashioned way, but why? And when so many of us are noticing shortening attention spans, how do we learn to concentrate on books again? In a world...
by The Lighthouse | Jan 15, 2024 | Science
An international clinical trial of a treatment for advanced urothelial cancer has found a new dual therapy can nearly double patients’ life expectancy. The new immunotherapy is a combination of two drugs – enfortumab vedotin (EV) and pembrolizumab – delivered by...
by The Lighthouse | Jan 9, 2024 | Environment
2023 marked the tenth annual Aussie Backyard Bird Count, which Professor Simon Griffith says highlights the important role citizen science projects play in our understanding of changes taking place in our world. The project is Australia’s largest single citizen...
by The Lighthouse | Jan 8, 2024 | Science
There is no time like a new year for starting a fresh diet or way of eating, but with so many options – and passionate supporters in every camp – it can be hard to know which one to choose. MQ Health Accredited Practising Dietitian Valentina Duong weighs up the pros...
