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 […]

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 […]