Climate change threatens to expose deadly soil contaminants

Extreme weather events and global warming could lead to increased human exposure to deadly chemicals, according to Australian researchers. Climate change is likely to lead to more dust storms and the release of contaminated soil into the atmosphere.

Phonics training in preschool fast tracks reading skills

A South Australian study has found that Preschool children who receive phonics and sound awareness training can improve their reading more quickly than their untutored peers.

Poor sleep for children leads to bad diet choices

School children who do not get enough quality sleep are significantly more likely to skip breakfast and eat more junk food according to an Australian study.

How ‘non-memories’ can hinder PTSD recovery

Painful “non-memories” are proving a hidden problem for people recovering from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, according to South Australian researchers.

Weight loss can reverse atrial fibrillation

Obese people suffering from atrial fibrillation can reduce or reverse the effects of the heart condition by losing weight according to new Australian research.

Town battery stabilises remote power grid

A cutting edge energy storage system to support a town with wildly fluctuating electricity needs has been switched on in South Australia.

Fast food shown to slow conception

A pregnancy study of more than 5000 women in four countries has proven the virtues of eating fruit and the pitfalls of fast food when trying to conceive.

Turning plastic waste into bio-gas

Plastic waste is choking our oceans but a new Australian innovation could help turn trash into useful fuel if enough investment can be raised to fund a demonstration facility.

New Australian manual looks to regulate ‘Star Wars’

A definitive document to regulate military and security law in space is being drafted by experts from Australia, the United Kingdom and the United States.