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Social Sciences 3 hours ago

Employees keep home distractions at bay by using their working memory

Are family challenges distracting you at work, making your job feel demanding and stressful?

Education 6 hours ago

How can a baby learn two languages at the same time?

Language acquisition in children is one of the most fascinating features of the human species, as well as one of the most difficult problems in linguistics and cognitive science. What are the processes that enable a child ...

Education 8 hours ago

How can schools make sure gifted students get the help they need?

Earlier this month, the New South Wales government announced it would roll out programs for gifted students in every public school in the state.

Astronomy Mar 27, 2024

Research unlocks supernova stardust secrets

Curtin University-led research has discovered a rare dust particle trapped in an ancient extra-terrestrial meteorite that was formed by a star other than our sun.

Molecular & Computational biology Mar 27, 2024

Researcher creates algorithm to aid in discovery of new medicines

Ph.D. candidate Jeroen Methorst has developed a computer system that helps researchers find the protein they need to create new medicines. "Our whole group is now using this program," says Methorst. He will defend his Ph.D. ...

Molecular & Computational biology Mar 27, 2024

Sweet success: Researchers crack sugarcane's complex genetic code

Modern hybrid sugarcane is one of the most harvested crops on the planet, used to make products including sugar, molasses, bioethanol, and bio-based materials. It also has one of the most complex genetic blueprints.

Social Sciences Mar 27, 2024

Study finds clear instruction, parental support predict students' sense of school belonging

A new study from the University of Kansas has analyzed the roles classroom interaction and parental support play in school connectedness, finding clearly communicated instruction in class and support from parents are closely ...

Ecology Mar 27, 2024

These extraordinary Australian islands are teeming with lifeā€”and we must protect them before it's too late

In the Southern Ocean about 4,000 kilometers from Perth lies a truly extraordinary place. Known as the Heard Island and McDonald islands, they are among the most remote places on Earth: a haven for marine life amid the vast ...

Social Sciences Mar 26, 2024

Algorithms that predict crime are watching, and judging us by the cards we've been dealt

Your money, postcode, friends and family can make all the difference to how the criminal system treats you.

Economics & Business Mar 26, 2024

The Body Shop shouldn't have failed in an age when consumers want activism from their brands. What happened?

We are in an era of brand activism and conscious consumerism. More than 70% of consumers expect brands to publicly stand for sociopolitical issues.

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