The little boy is here to stay till April

The WMO says El Niño – the climate pattern currently driving warm, dry conditions across much of Australia – is likely to peak as a strong event from November to January and continue through the Australian summer to at least April 2024.

Water world

Human-caused climate change is changing the way water moves around Earth, according to a new study involving researchers from The Australian National University which could have worrying implications for Australia.

The good stuff

Developing children’s understanding of maths helps them navigate personal, social and political challenges as well as allowing them to add up their pocket money.

Smart work pays off

High engagement, high return. That’s the advice from education experts at the University of South Australia for teachers looking to improve student outcomes.

Zero stars for the food industry

Australia’s food industry is failing to meet already low targets for displaying the Health Star Rating (HSR) on product packaging by a significant margin, according to the 2023 State of the Food Supply Report released by The George Institute for Global Health.

Shining light on dark matter

A team of international researchers, led by experts at the University of Adelaide, has uncovered further clues in the quest for insights into the nature of dark matter.

Combating cyber-bullying

University of South Australia researchers are helping parents protect children and teens from the effects of cyberbullying by encouraging social connection, healthy friendships and belonging.

Amphibian apocalypse

Forty percent of the world’s amphibian species are threatened with extinction according to a global study published in the scientific journal Nature.

Promoting science in the Pacific

An ambitious plan to co-design and establish a Pacific academy of sciences and humanities has gained strong support from more than 60 scholars from across the Pacific meeting in Samoa.

Farming the sea

Floating sea farms could help feed the world in the future, according to a new study by University of South Australia researchers.

All God’s children got rhythm

Pre-school aged children gain a ‘musicians’ advantage’ by participating in a specialised rhythm program, according to investigations by QUT researchers.

How COVID took the fun out of shopping

A QUT researcher has found that – in the post-COVID era – shoppers now seek functional and transactional value, rather than fun and social interactions when visiting a shopping centre.