Professor Esteban Marcellin writes about the COP30 in Brazil, its implications for Australia and the capabilities of The University of Queensland's new Biosustainability Hub. The climate conference ...

Using screens with others and using them in a more interactive way can have a positive impact on children's well-being, according to Australian research, which has looked at how kids feel while they ...

In striking new statistics, experts warn of social media’s growing grip on young people, with use among children and teens soaring by more than 200% since before COVID and showing no sign of decline.

Around two-thirds of pregnancies have weight gain that is more or less than recommended and is associated with complications such as preterm birth, large birth weight, and admission to intensive care.

Genome sequencing has been used to determine how much genes influence human characteristics including height and weight, and susceptibility to diseases like Type 2 diabetes, in a study co-led by ...

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Though many people may benefit from setting life goals, new research led by Curtin University has revealed working towards unachievable targets could in fact have a negative impact on overall ...

Staying hydrated is a dangerous task for female cane toads living in places where water is scarce, according to Australian researchers who say a trip to the pond or dam means risking being drowned by ...

An analysis of national climate plans released today at the COP30 climate summit in Brazil warns that countries are failing to carry out core work required to reduce emissions by halting and reversing ...

A global review of tiny sea animals called foraminifera has identified 57 new living species, including three from NZ waters. The NZ-led research team used DNA sequencing and physical structure to ...

US researchers say that as we die, our brainwaves show up in the same way that they do during dreaming, recalling memories or meditating, and our brains remain active and coordinated during and even ...

The Australian Government is set to introduce tougher measures to restrict vaping in Australia, with the importation of non-prescription e-cigarettes set to be more tightly controlled as part of a ...