Health & Medicine
Research
Preventing sexual violence at universities takes more than piecemeal education
Australian universities are required to implement evidence-based prevention programs for sexual violence, but the available evidence is often US-centric, non-inclusive and siloed
Research
The mystery of weak teeth in Australian kids just got a little clearer
Molar incisor hypomineralisation (MIH) can weaken children's teeth, leaving them painful and prone to decay. A new study has narrowed down the hunt for a solution
Opinion
I had no family in Australia. A village helped me escape domestic violence
As an immigrant in Australia, I had no family nearby when I found myself in an abusive marriage. Instead, colleagues, neighbours, friends and even my real estate agent helped me escape
Opinion
Australia needs a national brain health strategy
Neurological disorders are now the leading cause of disability worldwide, but Australia has no coordinated national strategy to protect the health of our most vital organ
Analysis
Penalty shootouts aren't a lottery. So why do football coaches keep saying they are?
Every World Cup, coaches are quick to call penalty shootouts a lottery. A neuroscientist who has worked with elite coaches explains why they say it and how teams actually prepare
Research
It's time to remove the barriers to mental health awareness for all young people
Australian adolescents from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds need support to recognise mental health problems earlier, reduce stigma and build confidence in helping their peers
Research
How an app is growing social connections for people with disability and carers
A new Australian platform – co-designed by people with disability and carers – is helping build connections through physical activity
Research
Culturally relevant messaging matters for First Nations peoples
A flowing river for arteries, a bare boab tree for depression. A project in the Kimberley shows how listening before we speak can improve health outcomes for Aboriginal people
Analysis
The German secret (and other tips) to keep your home healthy this winter
When we seal our homes to keep heat in, we also capture moisture and allergens, affecting the air we breathe. Here’s a few simple ways to fix it