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Your festive season survival plan
According to the entertainment and retail industries, Christmas is the happiest time of year. But what happens when the reality doesn’t equal the greeting card ideal? Professor Nick Titov from MindSpot offers some tips for getting through the holiday season.
Western diets are damaging our brains: study
Diets high in fat and sugar are well known to be associated with cognitive problems in older adults, but a series of studies now demonstrates that people in their 20s are already showing the effects.
Anachronisms breathe new life into historical fiction: new book
From twerking in Dickinson to orchestral arrangements of modern pop songs in Bridgerton, anachronisms are becoming the stylistic choice for a group of new creators of historical fiction shows. In a new book, Dr Stephanie Russo, Associate Professor of Literature at Macquarie University, looks at how anachronisms are challenging us to think about how we might see ourselves in the past.
Screen-addicted kids become screen-addicted adults
More adults are showing signs of screen addiction, and the area urgently needs more research, says Macquarie University Associate Professor of Psychology, Wayne Warburton.
Please explain: What causes osteoporosis?
So you think loss of bone density is a natural process that only occurs in people over 70 who don’t drink enough milk? Think again. Endocrinologist Associate Professor Veronica Preda explains what it is, how we can treat it, and how we can prevent it.
14 breast cancer myths busted
Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in Australian women with about 20,000 new cases identified every year. Breast surgeon Dr Negin Sedaghat and oncology physiotherapist Dr Vincent Singh Paramanandam address some myths and misconceptions about breast cancer.
What will the new jobs be in the AI world of work?
Though the possibilities are infinite when it comes to AI replacing human tasks in the workplace, economist Professor David Orsmond and data scientist Professor Amin Beheshti believe businesses will always need people.
Problem screen use hits attention and higher-level thinking: study
In a research first, an analysis of all the available evidence on the cognitive impacts of problematic screen use has shown it interferes with vital brain functions.
Ramses: golden treasures of the superstar pharaoh come to Sydney
A new blockbuster exhibition combining antiquities with high-tech special effects is set to change the way we think about ancient Egypt.
Days are numbered for indefinite detention but hidden hotel custody must end too
Opinion: The recent High Court of Australia ruling that indefinite detention is unlawful is good news for people being held in detention centres, and also bodes well for the end of a hidden aspect of the scheme where asylum seekers are held in hotels and motels.
Rising interest rates and the RBA’s inflation problem explained
With persistent high inflation, the Reserve Bank of Australia has little choice but to use the blunt instrument of interest rate rises to control price pressures. Dr Ponomareva from the Macquarie Business School explains.
Speedy inner-ear messages signal a leap forward for balance disorder treatments
A cross-disciplinary research team has found balance signals get processed by the inner ear much faster than hearing, unlocking potential for innovative treatments.