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We’ve been testing therapy like it’s a pill – and some patients are paying the price
Weather Affects Preschool Children’s Activity Levels
AI at the World Cup: smarter tactics, healthy players, safer crowds – but new risks
Weather linked to how much preschool children are physically active
Irregular heartbeat risk much lower in super-fit people than previously thought
How common is sex-selective abortion in Australia, really?
Buoy oh Buoy – Tracking ocean waves from storms in Antarctica to ripples in Alaska
A new reuse symbol aims to be as recognisable as the recycling logo – and make more of a difference
What is ‘clean eating’ and how can it affect wellbeing?
Babies with older siblings have a higher infection risk, but are less protected through vaccination
Shining a light on whānau cancer journeys
Alcohol delivery reforms showing signs of impact, but gaps remain
Online ads are becoming harder to spot – but we’re not powerless to stop it
GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic show promise for more than weight loss. But what’s science vs hype?
UniSQ researcher awarded $1.1 million for 3D-printed construction research
Commonly prescribed medication for sleep problems raises alarm bells
Stressing about your baby’s growth check? Here’s what you need to know
Microglia Can Drive Aggressive Brain Tumors In Children
When to rescue food and when to chuck it out, according to a nutritionist
Are our cars spying on us? A cybersecurity expert explains how to stay safe
Talking about trauma doesn’t always help. Brain scans show one reason why
Cities are making it rain more – but not as much as scientists thought
Smart sensors could help Canada tackle its $58-billion food waste problem
Why your wearable health tracker can make you feel anxious
Budget investment in health signals continued austerity without long-term vision
We analysed 14 million Reddit posts to reveal a striking shift in how we talk about mental health
Canada must rethink how it contributes to international climate finance
Kaupapa Māori-led approach needed for eating disorders – study
500-million-year-old fossil helps fill a strange gap in our record of life on Earth
Healthy soil can protect land from soaring heat. But our map shows where soil is suffering
ARC appoints Professor Dorrit Jacob FAA as Academic Director for physical sciences
Influencers are promoting dangerous peptides on social media – and regulators are struggling to keep up
Biofluorescence Discovered In Fire Salamander
What ‘biodegradable’ packaging really means – and 3 key questions to ask about it
Scientists have scrapped the worst-case climate scenario – because action is making a difference
Deep-rooted inequalities are driving the latest diphtheria outbreak. But we can fix them
UOW secures $2.1 million boost for research with real-world impact
World’s largest study of child sexual abuse perpetrators reveals why they abuse
Harbison to partner national research project exploring wellbeing in Aged Care
UQ Tech Turns Captured CO₂ Into Valuable Chemicals
New genetic map of the human eye reveals clues to vision loss
An AI solution to an 80-year-old problem has shocked mathematicians
Three ways to avoid being fooled by AI slop
After a landmark international court case backed workers’ right to strike, here’s what could change
The Winter Energy Payment is buying less warmth each year – could there be a better long-term fix?
Alzheimer’s-linked protein found to shape long-term memories
Doing puzzles and joining clubs could help you age well: new research
Macquarie research tackles minerals, cane toads, fisheries and more in ARC boost