Experiments call origin of Earth’s iron into question

New research reveals that the Earth's unique iron composition isn't linked to the formation of the…

Family focused interventions for at risk children and youth

Experts discuss how interventions can be developed to maximize resilience among children experiencing adversity and improve…

Cars and chlamydia killing Queensland koalas

Being hit by cars and chlamydia were the top causes of a dramatic rise in south-east…

3,000 steps in 30 minutes improves the prognosis for heart failure, study suggests

Contrary to what was previously assumed, physical exercise does not lead to harmful ventricular enlargement. Researchers…

Novel plasma jet offshoot phenomenon explains blue atmospheric jets

Physicists working with plasma jets, made of a stream of ionised matter, have discovered a new…

Stabilizing energy storage

Chemists predict a better future for these types of batteries, called redox flow batteries. Using a…

When rocket science meets x-ray science

Researchers are exploring next-generation spacecraft materials at the microscale using an X-ray technique that produces 3-D…

Creative people have better-connected brains

Seemingly countless self-help books and seminars tell you to tap into the right side of your…

Maths and maps make you nervous? It could be in your genes

Our genes play a significant role in how anxious we feel when faced with spatial and…

Students more likely to succeed if teachers have positive perceptions of parents

Researchers have found that teacher ratings of parental involvement early in a child's academic career can…