Gamified education keeps kids connected to STEM
Gamified education could be the key to boosting STEM capabilities in primary school students as new research from the University of South Australia shows that it can improve spatial reasoning skills and shape positive attitudes towards STEM and...
11-Aug-2022 11:05 PM EDT
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Reframe the Pain: Reducing Needle Anxiety in Children
New research from the University of South Australia shows that children’s vaccination and needle fear can be lessened when nurses spend additional time supporting children in the vaccination process.
11-Aug-2022 8:10 AM EDT
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Tiny Optical Sensors Could Put an End to Hospital Bed Sores
Millions of older hospital patients and nursing home residents suffer excruciating bed sores each year, some of which are fatal. Now, new research led by the University of South Australia could put an end to that with the development of tiny smart...
9-Aug-2022 10:05 PM EDT
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Down on Vitamin D? It could be the cause of chronic inflammation
World-first genetic research from the University of South Australia shows a direct link between low levels of vitamin D and high levels of inflammation, providing an important biomarker to identify people at higher risk of or severity of chronic...
7-Aug-2022 2:30 PM EDT
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Pandemic has put long-haul pilots in a stressful tailspin
Stress levels among commercial airline pilots have skyrocketed during the COVID-19 pandemic, putting their mental health at risk, according to a new study by the University of South Australia.
2-Aug-2022 9:05 PM EDT
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Pain, Pain Go Away, Help Our Children Run and Play
Like it or not, bumps and bruises are an unavoidable part of childhood. But while no parent wants their child to feel pain, teaching children about pain when they’re young can help them better understand and respond to pain when they’re older.
31-Jul-2022 11:05 PM EDT
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Wearing Your Fitness on Your Sleeve Is Great for the Heart
New findings from Australian researchers have endorsed what millions of people around the world believe: fitness trackers, pedometers and smart watches motivate us to exercise more and lose weight.
19-Jul-2022 9:05 PM EDT
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Anti-Rejection Medication and Immunotherapy Kicks Cancer and Protects Kidney Transplants
Adding immunotherapy to standard anti-rejection medication could change the lives of thousands of kidney transplant patients with incurable cancer, as new research shows it can reduce this risk of organ rejection and eliminate cancer in a quarter of...
18-Jul-2022 1:05 AM EDT
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Sleep Maximizes Vaccine Effectiveness
12-Mar-2021 8:05 AM EST
Flexible Work: Likely or Lip Service Beyond Pandemic?
Flexible work has always been a drawcard for employees, but while managers have typically been reluctant to embrace flexible work arrangements, University of South Australia researchers warn that the topic is likely to become front and centre as...
9-Jun-2020 8:05 PM EDT
Self-regulation for kids: at home, at school and with autism
As every teacher will assert, self-regulation is the key to optimal learning; it helps kids tune in, stay focussed and be ready to learn. But what if your child isn’t wired this way? For many children, self-regulation is hard to master, but for...
1-Apr-2020 8:30 AM EDT
Kids Need Calm Not Chaos Amid Covid-19
Elbow bumps in lieu of high-fives, segregated lunchtimes and hyper hand hygiene ¬– they’re are all a part of our children’s new reality in response to Covid-19. But while kids are seemingly adapting well to the changes, University of South...
24-Mar-2020 9:00 AM EDT
Children starting school? Don't stop the bedtime story.
24-Jan-2019 10:05 PM EST
Doing School Differently
Alternative schooling programs could deliver greater learning outcomes for young people who are struggling at school, according to University of South Australia researcher, Dr Thomas Stehlik.
22-Jul-2018 10:05 PM EDT
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