What can we do about the slow nutrition related medical advancement?

Most health institutions say they are only interested in randomised, placebo controlled and double blind research. Yvonne Coleman says while being idealistic, this is very limiting in the research read and the issues addressed.

5 tips to running a more secure computer

What does computer security have to do with being thrown out of a hotel after a party? James Hunter makes it easy to understand why keeping your computer safe is important.

Jobs of the future

How do you go about finding out what the right job is for you as a young student? Australia’s Chief Scientist Professor Ian Chubb AC says you need to tackle the future with the skills and attitudes to make your opportunities.

Pathways to persuasion – The neuroscience of influence

The idea of trying to persuade others can make us uncomfortable. Executive coach Leah Sparkes has looked at the science behind it and says it’s much easier than we think.

Read this post. The future of Australia depends on it!

What world will our children grow up in and what happens if no one prepares them for the technologies that are about to come? This National Science Week Amnon Carmel urges us to take the kids to explore the wonders of science and technology.

Plugging in the technology for mental health reform

How can we address the problems our mental health sector is facing? Associate Professor Jane Burns, CEO of the Young and Well Cooperative Research Centre, says to truly reform the system we need to plug in the technology.

Digital employer @ work

Today we are launching a new forum on the future of jobs. In our first blog Gabrielle Davies introduces a new type of employer with a new approach to work.

Xanax or fingertips?

New technologies bring about major changes not only in our social and family interactions, but also in healthcare. Gabrielle Davies allows us a glimpse into a future of a healthier and better informed community.

Losing weight is a science, keeping it off is psychology

We all know that a healthy weight has lifelong benefits. Personal trainer John Carpenter says losing weight and maintaining it is simpler than you might think.

The law, ethics and the development of artificial intelligence

Serious concerns about artificial intelligence have been voiced lately. David Coleman says there are problems which need to be overcome before AI machines can be ethical and legal actors in society.

Bringing health to life

Medical Research Week takes place from 28 May to 5 June 2015. It celebrates Australia's contribution to health and medical research. This year's ASMR medallist is Dr Ashok Saluja.

Australian Privacy Commissioner decides that most metadata is personal information

In a groundbreaking decision, and following a worldwide trend, journalist Ben Grubb just won a legal battle with Telstra for access to his metadata. Malcolm Crompton has some background information.