Macquarie University
Atheists have a soft spot for God, new study shows
A new study of secular societies explores the influence that religion has on non-believers. Co-author Dr Robert Ross explains this deep-seated ‘belief in belief’.
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The University of Western Australia
Early life: a time of growth and foundation-building, in need of tailored care
When we look at a child, it’s easy to see how different they are from an adult. They are in an incredibly dynamic phase of life, with the needs of their growing bodies evolving every day.
Charles Darwin University
CDU’s new Chancellor welcomed by centuries of tradition
The weight of hundreds of years of tradition has settled upon the shoulders of the Honourable Trevor Riley AO KC, after he donned the robes and mortarboard in his investiture as the fifth Chancellor of Charles Darwin University (CDU) last Thursday evening.
Edith Cowan University
Building students' confidence begins at kindergarten
A new report from ECU's School of Education reveals that a child's first experiences in school significantly shape their long-term engagement, confidence, and learning success.
Charles Sturt University
Multilingual Children's Speech
Some of the content on this website also may be useful for others who support multilingual children's communication skills (speech) including educators, interpreters, other health and education professionals, families, and communities.
University of the Sunshine Coast
Blood pressure: New study predicts how climate change will jeopardise blood supply
Climate change will impact the health of blood donors worldwide and increases in disease and natural disasters may trigger a rise in the need for blood, according to a new analysis published in The Lancet Planetary Health.
Charles Darwin University
From dyslexia diagnosis to Doctorate: New Territory teacher empowers students through mentoring
A childhood marked by undiagnosed dyslexia and learning struggles in Nigeria has inspired a new local teacher and recent Charles Darwin University (CDU) PhD graduate to dedicate his life to building inclusive, mentoring-rich classrooms in the Northern Territory (NT).
Edith Cowan University
Hide and seek: Uncovering new ways to detect hidden apps on smartphones
Research led by ECU has uncovered a modern solution to detect hidden vault apps, which could be a game-changer for law enforcement agencies.
Charles Darwin University
Early childhood educators bring welcome relief to regional workforce
The Northern Territory’s regional early childhood education workforce has received a significant boost with the graduation of 13 educators from a Charles Darwin University (CDU) TAFE intensive training program.
Macquarie University
Gaming addiction starts in primary school as screen time soars: new research
A new study has found children as young as 10 show clinical-level gaming disorder, which researchers say could affect 100,000 Australian children, with a further 350,000 at risk of smartphone addiction.
Edith Cowan University
Could new technology save your daily cup of coffee?
New research from Edith Cowan University has identified a new and quicker method to detect infections in coffee berries, which has the potential to save coffee crops around the world.
Macquarie University
Cannabis extract shows promise as treatment for fungal infections
Macquarie researchers have found compounds derived from the cannabis plant can effectively combat fungal infections including athlete's foot and the deadly Cryptococcosis, raising hope for the development of new topical treatments.