From ‘reef-friendly’ sunscreens to ‘sustainable’ super, greenwashing allegations are rife. Riona Moodley looks at how the claims stack up. Going “green” is not just good for the environment and climate, it can also be great for business. Consumers increasingly demand eco-friendly goods and services, and are...
Marian Mahat, Toby Greany and Chris Bradbeer look at education systems across the world facing the same urgent problem: how to attract and keep teachers in the profession. In Australia, England, Sweden and the United States, schools are grappling with shortages that undermine learning and put...
Autistic students say they want schools to focus on their strengths – not their diagnosis, write reserachers Jia White and Melissa H. Black An increasing number of young Australians are autistic. About 4.4% of children aged to 10 to 14 years and 3.4% of older teens...
The ARA Historical Novel Prize is the richest individual literary prize in Australasia. Inspiring the Next Generation of Readers and Writers The ARA Historical Novel Prize has announced its 2025 Children and Young Adult (CYA) longlist. The award shines a light on books that transport young readers back...
Dr Sam Tormey examines why many women develop diabetes for the first time during pregnancy, and looks at ways to monitor and manage the condition. Diabetes Comes in Different Forms Most of us know about juvenile or type 1 diabetes, and appreciate the risk of getting a...
AI in Classrooms: Promise and Risk for Young Learners warn CQUniversity researchers. Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming Australian classrooms but CQUniversity researchers warn the tech revolution could be quietly rewiring young brains and not for the better. CQUniversity researchers Dr Ragnar Purje and Professor Ken Purnell have...
Rising overdoses prompt sales halt. An international retailer has suspended sales of melatonin gummies and supplements in Australia after a sharp rise in overdoses among children, prompting fresh warnings for parents to focus on safe sleep routines. The US-based store iHerb confirmed it has paused all melatonin...
These students cut air pollution near their schools – by taking aim at their parents’ idling cars, write researchers Aria Yangfan Huang, Anna Klas, Clare Walter, Kate Lycet and Yichao Wang At the start and end of every school day, many Australian children head to the carpark...
A new study based on media reports finds young Australian e-scooter riders are much more likely than adults to die in crashes on our roads. Milad Haghani asks, are our kids disproportionately at risk while riding them? Recently, I’ve repeatedly come across tragic news reports of...
From cooler nurseries to calmer nights, these simple tips help families cut energy bills while keeping little kids comfortable, whatever the weather outside. How to Save Energy with a Newborn Welcoming a baby changes everything – including how you use energy at home. Origin Energy has shared...
