by Emma Bartolomucci | Mar 5, 2025 | Science
The elusive rat kangaroo that was previously thought to be extinct, could still be roaming the outback. The native Australian rat kangaroo, previously thought to be extinct, may still be running in the remote Sturt Stony Desert, and Flinders University researchers...
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...
