Pandemic Planning: Lessons From the White Plague

University of South Australia architectural historian Dr Julie Collins says that, if history is anything to go by, the COVID-19 pandemic could have a lasting impact on how – and where – we live.
27-Jul-2021 12:05 AM EDT Add to Favorites

Harmful Body Fat Not Only Increases Your Waistline, but Also Your Risk of Dementia

It’s the global epidemic that affects two in every five adults, but as obesity continues to expand waistlines worldwide, researchers at the University of South Australia are warning that harmful body fat can also increase the risk of dementia and...
25-Jul-2021 9:00 PM EDT Add to Favorites

Excess Coffee: A Bitter Brew for Brain Health

It’s a favourite first-order for the day, but while a quick coffee may perk us up, new research from the University of South Australia shows that too much could be dragging us down, especially when it comes to brain health.
22-Jul-2021 12:05 AM EDT Add to Favorites

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Bringing the Jury to the Crime Scene via a 3D Headset

A new study published by the University of South Australia provides overwhelming evidence in favour of using virtual reality in the courtroom, effectively dropping jurors right in the middle of a car accident or murder scene.
21-Jul-2021 7:05 PM EDT Add to Favorites

Kids’ Sleep: Check in Before You Switch Off

The struggle to get your child to go to sleep and stay asleep is something most parents can relate to. Once the bedtime battle is over and the kids have finally nodded off, many parents tune out as well. But University of South Australia...
19-Jul-2021 6:00 AM EDT Add to Favorites

Caffeine Cuts Close to the Bone When It Comes to Osteoporosis

University of South Australia researchers have a bone to pick when it comes to drinking too much coffee as new research finds that excess caffeine may be linked to an increased risk of osteoporosis.
15-Jul-2021 10:05 PM EDT Add to Favorites

“Get out of the water!” Monster shark movies massacre shark conservation

Undeniably the shark movie to end all shark movies, the 1975 blockbuster, Jaws, not only smashed box office expectations, but forever changed the way we felt about going into the water – and how we think about sharks.
13-Jul-2021 9:05 PM EDT Add to Favorites

Millions of horse owners to benefit from new treatment for equine gastric disease

Millions of horse owners the world over are set to benefit from a more effective method to treat equine gastric disease, a common condition affecting horses, especially in thoroughbred racing and the endurance riding sector.
11-Jul-2021 7:05 AM EDT Add to Favorites