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In a world bathed in perpetual darkness, a recent study has found tiny communities bursting with vitality.
Study finds Neanderthals lived clean, neat and tidy
Most modern humans arrange their homes just the way they like them, and new research suggests Neanderthals did the same thing.
Watchdog says sunscreen claim's meaning has changed
Australia’s consumer watchdog has barked-down claims about the alleged danger of nano-materials in sunscreen.
Flinders first-years use hemp to spell help, awarded as a result
The excellent efforts of a team of first-year engineers have been rewarded, celebrating the creative solutions to real-world problems that young minds can produce.
Site to save smartphone mistakes, regret and danger
The number of Australian teens using their smartphones to access the internet has shot up over the last few years, but unfortunately so has the rate at which embarrassing photos and videos are ending up online.
Award plugs uni's international influence
An Australian university has been awarded for the successful employment of innovative techniques in education.
Reaching consensus on where decisions are made
Researchers have made up their minds on which part of the brain is most responsible for decision making.
Schools await resurrection as Gonski goes underground
At the end of a tumultuous week for Australia’s education system it is clear that the ‘Gonski’ funding model is gone, but unclear as to what will replace it.
Study says new approach may help ADHD software work
Most parents are keen to find new tools that might allow their kids to succeed, but a new study says for parents of children with ADHD – some money can be better spent.
Teaching techniques trimmed from trillions
There are a truly ludicrous amount of ideas on the best teaching strategies, but a new study says trying to narrow it down to just one is not the way to go.
Concussion complacency clear in statistics
A new study has found children are often put back onto a sporting field after they suffer a concussion, and the trend could lead to serious long-term negative effects.
Study seeks to unpick conflicts, cut to core of land issues
A new project has been launched to find out exactly how the values of people in rural areas are affected by land use conflicts caused by CSG drilling, wind farms, irrigation and agriculture.
Why pollution changes clouds to anvils in the sky
Airborne pollutants do more than just accumulate over time – we now know they contribute to the make-up of storm clouds, creating more direct weather effects.
New NASA launch to peek behind Venus' veil
Biting at the heels of NASA’s latest launch, the space agency is preparing to send up a rocket to probe the atmosphere of Venus.
Students prep for real-world learning on track day
Some Australian universities are showing off their creations for the Formula SAE contest; a race to test students’ design and engineering skills.
Fed. Ed. spend to push Masters in places of need
The Education Minister has announced a boost aimed to increase the number of postgraduate nurses, part of a $62 million investment pushing more people into degrees.
Paid parental change hands the bag to Centrelink
Legislation has been put before the House of Representatives which is intended to make it easier for business to work within the paid parental leave scheme.
Training awards for super skills outside schools
An event over the weekend showed the high level of training and skilled students coming out of Australian institutions.
Eels deal re-think for Uni disunion
The University of New England may reconsider its sponsorship deal with the Parramatta Eels NRL team, after the club sign a deal with another sponsor that the University does not abide.
Exam results held back in Uni bargain dance
An enterprise bargaining stand-off at the University of Adelaide may hold up results for students, after little progress has been made from months of talks.
Study says don't neglect the beating heart in design
A survey has shown that engineering students should be more aware of the public and social welfare issues in their projects, or risk focusing too much on the technical and not enough on the human element.