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