What tests do roller coasters have to pass? David Eager, a risk expert explains As thousands of people packed into the Gold Coast’s Warner Bros Movie World theme park for the school holidays on Wednesday, one of Australia’s biggest roller coaster rides ground to a halt. A...
While there is still work to be done, we’re excited by the possibilities our new hydrogel opens up for identifying new non-hormonal treatments for endometriosis, which in the future, could benefit thousands of women, writes Dr Jacqueline Donoghue Endometriosis is a common and painful gynaecological disease that...
A practical family guide to fixing, not throwing away Why this matters Across Australia, hundreds of volunteer-run groups are helping people repair everyday items instead of throwing them away. From sewing a torn school uniform to fixing a bike or small appliance, these community spaces: save families money ...
Fashion has always been a bit different to other industries. Consumers do not just buy because they need something. They buy because they are bored, influenced or simply browsing, writes Aayushi Badhwar. That makes it a perfect space for technologies designed to shape how we shop. Fashion...
New Australian research from the UNSW Institute for Cyber Security, has found many school-approved apps begin collecting children’s data within seconds — often without clear consent. Here’s what families and educators need to know, and what can change. The hidden cost of “trusted” school apps Parents and...
From smartwatches to AI-powered glasses, wearable tech is quietly entering classrooms. While these devices could support learning and wellbeing, experts warn they also raise big questions about privacy, pressure and fairness for students. AI wearables are already in classrooms—whether schools like it or not Could your child’s...
Active zones and mini retreats – Fatemeh Aminpour looks at how to build preschools suitable for neurodivergent kids An estimated 15–20% of children are neurodivergent, with diagnoses rising each year. They may have a neurodevelopmental condition such as autism or attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. We know many neurodivergent children...
A simple book swap could help put thousands of books into the hands of First Nations children. The Indigenous Literacy Foundation is calling on schools, families and communities to get involved—and it’s easier than you think. A simple idea with a big impact Swapping books might feel...
Astronauts have safely returned from the Moon under NASA’s Artemis program — and suddenly space feels real again. Here’s how Australian families can turn that moment into simple, age-appropriate activities kids will actually love. Why this moment matters for kids With NASA’s Artemis missions now sending astronauts...
If you’ve spent much time on TikTok recently, you may have noticed a strange new type of AI brain rot taking over: fruit dramas, report Niusha Shafiabady and Theresa Dicke These AI-generated short dramas feature odd-looking anthropomorphic fruit characters engaging in a range of ethically problematic...
