by Matilda Meikle | Jan 22, 2025 | Environment, Science
124 women and non-binary STEMM experts will set off for Antarctica on January 28 as part of a program designed to address global sustainability issues. The initiative is run by Homeward Bound, and will be the seventh time the not-for-profit has led an expedition to...
by Matilda Meikle | Jan 16, 2025 | Science
Researchers from the University of South Australia have revealed the best ways to reduce your risk of dementia. In a study of the 24-hour activity patterns of 397 older adults (ages 60+), researchers found that certain sedentary behaviours (activities involving...
by Matilda Meikle | Dec 9, 2024 | Environment, Science
Scientists have used virtual reality gaming to test the reactions of insects, with surprising results. A team led by Flinders University has employed virtual reality and advanced entertainment technology to study the aerodynamic patterns of flying insects. The aim is...
by Matilda Meikle | Nov 8, 2024 | Environment, Science
Researchers are using spinning fibres to support development in the Northern Territory. Using a high-end nanofibre fabrication facility on the Casuarina Campus, researchers from Charles Darwin University (CDU) are developing fibres 10 to 100 times finer than spider’s...
by Matilda Meikle | Oct 21, 2024 | Science
Social factors have been identified as a major influence on dementia risk. In a study co-led by UNSW Business School and UNSW Medicine, it has been found that prioritising social health can improve cognitive functions. What is dementia? Dementia is a condition...
by Matilda Meikle | Oct 11, 2024 | Business, Science
Two Aussie organisations have come together to bring space education outreach to Pacific Island nations. One Giant Leap Australia Foundation and Cambrian Defence & Space joined forces earlier this year as part of an initiative to offer scholarships to Pacific...
