Research
Health & Medicine
We now know a lot more about thunderstorm asthma
New research is helping to identify people at higher risk of seasonal and thunderstorm asthma so they can start treatment early
Health & Medicine
How researchers are keeping your health data safe
Researchers developing an Australian heatwave index are using innovative data collection that improves the quality and resolution of personal data while protecting people’s privacy
Sciences & Technology
From sand to superposition: A key step towards a powerful silicon quantum computer
A major obstacle to quantum computing has been overcome by modifying a common industrial method to create large arrays of single atoms in a silicon chip
Sciences & Technology
A bit of bling helps insects dazzle their predators
Beyond just looking stunning, shininess may help insects confuse predators to avoid being eaten
Health & Medicine
3D bioprinting is pushing the boundaries of human tissue engineering
A new way to 3D print human tissue is revolutionising how we create and test medical treatments
Environment
Plant-based glitter outshines plastic alternatives
Glitter microplastics are commonly found in sewage sludge and wastewater, but a new sustainable glitter made from plant cellulose has been developed and has no impact on the environment
Business & Economics
Client-lawyer privilege versus the Australian Tax Office
ATO officers have broad powers of information collection, but how far can they legally go when that information is protected by client professional privilege?
Health & Medicine
Mental health first aid training works
Despite what recent reports say, mental health first aid training has a myriad of benefits for trainees and people dealing with mental ill health
Sciences & Technology
We need to retain research integrity in the AI era
There’s no question that artificial intelligence technologies pose a profound challenge to our ability to ensure the integrity of research, particularly in PhD study
Sciences & Technology
Sustainability needs women and girls in science
On International Day of Women and Girls in Science, let’s recognise that science has an image problem and fix it