Researchers say they have the evidence for what works in schools, but that doesn’t mean everyone uses it By June 2020, the COVID-19 crisis had forced schools to close in 188 countries, disrupting the learning of more than 1.7 billion children. The OECD estimated the impact...
Studies show the way we remember, and process information is greatly affected when we are in isolation, but variations on our daily activity and exercise will help. Scientists have found the ‘Groundhog Day’ effect of lockdown affects our memory and cognitive ability. While there’s a lack of...
This year’s festival runs 14 to 22 August, with thousands of events around Australia. Explore the big topics, brilliant minds, and unexpected ideas from the world of science. Hundreds of events, both virtual and physical, are set for around the country, from a shark dissection in...
Their brain must also adapt to the context, writes John Munro Research during the first phase of remote teaching in Victoria reported some students found the workload “too high”, missed interactions with peers, felt their thinking ability was impaired, and reported a difficulty coping with study...
Women who found out their genetic risk for breast cancer had fewer regrets than those who opted not to find out, research shows. A recent study of women at risk of developing breast cancer suggests knowing your genetic risk profile does not lead to long-term distress...
USQ clinical psychologist Emma-Leigh Senyard talks about the contagious Delta variant, children and anxiety. With the highly contagious Delta variant posing a higher risk to young people than previous COVID-19 variants, many children are understandably anxious and might seek reassurance from those around them. Emma-Leigh Senyard, a...
The home is the most common location where childhood injuries occur Kidsafe Victoria has issued a call for parents and carers to conduct a safety audit of their homes to ensure measures are put in place to help keep children safe. The call comes following a spike...
We bet you'll find more than one of your beloved favourites in this jaw-dropping list of the top 51 kids' books!...
Students won’t get through all school content while learning at home, reports Alison Willis As children learn from home, parents are effectively running two schedules – work and school. Some children may not be able to get through all the work their school assigns in the...
Gene therapy for spinal muscular atrophy might have a high up-front price tag. But by screening and treating infants early, the therapy can save both lives and money in the long term. Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), a type of motor neurone disease, is one of the...
