Expanded mental health support builds success for anti-bullying program
Big Talks for Little People, an innovative child mental health support program, has helped alleviate bullying that had been reported by students in Out of School […]
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GenAI could empower girls in STEM
Generative AI (GenAI) has significant potential to boost girls’ confidence, agency, and participation in STEM subjects — but new research shows that realising such potential depends on how teachers use GenAI in the classroom. The study, one […]
Emotions drive our eating choices
New research from Flinders University has revealed why many people struggle to stick to their dieting goals, particularly when their emotions fluctuate throughout the day. The […]
Kicking off men’s health through walking football
A new community sport program led by Flinders University is launching in Mount Gambier in April 2026, and organisers are calling on local men to get […]
Why conspiracy theories can be so irresistible
People who prefer structured, rule‑based explanations may find conspiracy theories appealing because they offer a clear, ordered explanation for events that feel chaotic. New research led […]
Sprinting science that rewrites the rulebook
A new international research paper is challenging long‑held beliefs about what makes the world’s fastest sprinters so quick, offering fresh insights that could transform how Australia […]
Young among targets for gambling research
Hundreds of international experts in gambling addiction are urging a more coordinated approach to enhance interventions and therapies, while aligning research priorities to tackle the escalating […]
Reporting harassment ‘not worth it’
Despite recent legal reforms and increased emphasis on upholding workplace conduct policies, most people who experience sexual harassment at work still do not report it. Two […]
Three in four new mums struggle with body image
Up to 75% of Australian women report concerns about their body image after giving birth, with many feeling intense pressure to “bounce back” to their pre-pregnancy […]