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I’ll have what she’s having!
Appetite
New research from Flinders University has revealed that feeling a sense of belonging to a social group can have a significant impact on our food choices, potentially nudging us towards healthier options. New research from Flinders University has Read more about I’ll have what she’s having!
Australia; SAFlinders University -
Nutbush fever: How the Ike and Tina Turner hit became Australia's dance sensation
Journal of Media & Cultural Studies
Researchers at the University of South Australia and Edith Cowan University in WA have explored the origins of the iconic Nutbush dance and how it became an Australian cultural phenomenon. If there’s one thing that Aussies just can’t resist Read more about Nutbush fever: How the Ike and Tina Turner hit became Australia's dance sensation
Australia; SA; WAUniversity of South Australia|Edith Cowan University -
Australian TV drama on the ropes
QUT ePrints
Australian television drama production is not what it once was. A QUT report finds successive government policies have prioritised corporate interests over Australian culture and identity, lending more support to multi-territory streamers for global Read more about Australian TV drama on the ropes
Australia; QLDQueensland University of Technology (QUT) -
Quantum photonic technologies set to be more reliable with new interferometer
Optica
An increasing number of emerging quantum applications operate using optical technologies. Currently, quantum photon sources are regularly taken offline to be tested and adjusted using an interferometer. This requires comparing photons multiple times Read more about Quantum photonic technologies set to be more reliable with new interferometer
Australia; International; ACTARC Centre of Excellence for Transformative Meta-Optical Systems (TMOS)... -
Gene could unlock big wheat yields for a growing population
Current Biology
A study from the University of Adelaide has discovered molecular pathways regulated by a gene traditionally used to control wheat-flowering behaviour could be altered to achieve greater yields. A study from the University of Adelaide has discovered Read more about Gene could unlock big wheat yields for a growing population
Australia; SAThe University of Adelaide -
Next-gen training for improved knee surgery
Orthopaedic Research
Successful co-design and testing of new synthetic knee models by Flinders University’s Medical Device Research Institute is producing vital tools to help surgeons continue to practice and advance knee surgery methods. The new synthetic knee models Read more about Next-gen training for improved knee surgery
Australia; SAFlinders University -
Blueprint to 'Be Ahead of Ready' in face of future disasters
The future thinking that Australia needs to meet the increasing severity, length and frequency of natural hazards is outlined in a new report by Natural Hazards Research Australia. Be Ahead of Ready draws on the best thinking from across Australia Read more about Blueprint to 'Be Ahead of Ready' in face of future disasters
Australia; VICNatural Hazards Research Australia -
EV tax break suits top tax brackets leaving the rest in the dust
Australian Tax Review
New research from Griffith University shows how Australia's Fringe Benefit Tax (FBT) exemption on Electric Vehicles (EV) is inequitable and certain groups could be financially worse off for taking advantage of the 'incentive'. Projected to cost $205 Read more about EV tax break suits top tax brackets leaving the rest in the dust
Australia; QLDGriffith University -
Future climate impacts put whale diet at risk
Science of the Total Environment
A new study predicts future climate change impacts could disrupt the krill-heavy diet that humpback whales in the southern hemisphere consume. A new study led by Griffith University predicts future climate change impacts could disrupt the Read more about Future climate impacts put whale diet at risk
Australia; International; QLD; TASGriffith University|University of Tasmania|CSIRO -
How a multi-lens telescope enables daytime astronomy observations
Publications of the Astronomical Society of Australia
Macquarie University's Huntsman Telescope has successfully demonstrated daytime astronomy using an array of Canon camera lenses with the potential to continuously monitor celestial objects and satellites. In a paper published in Publications of the Read more about How a multi-lens telescope enables daytime astronomy observations
Australia; NSWMacquarie University
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