We asked 900 Australian teachers if evidence informs how they teach. We found most use it, but there are key gaps
There are many ways to teach school students. But research shows only some will significantly improve learning......»»
Jude Law battles white supremacists in the riveting trailer for The Order
In the trailer for The Order, Jude Law is an FBI agent asked to investigate a series of crimes that may have been committed by white separatists......»»
European forest plants are migrating westwards: Research suggests nitrogen is the main cause
New research reveals nitrogen pollution, and to a lesser extent climate change, unexpectedly as the key driver behind surprising westward shifts in the distribution of plants......»»
Yes, nature is complex—but saving our precious environment means finding ways to measure it
Nature loss directly threatens half the global economy. The rapid destruction of biodiversity should alarm the many Australian businesses dependent on nature, such as those in agriculture, tourism, construction and food manufacturing. Yet nature cons.....»»
Animal social interactions could speed up evolution
Scientists typically predict how species evolve by looking at their genes and the environment they live in, but new research from the University of Aberdeen has highlighted a key factor that's often overlooked: social interactions, where the genes of.....»»
"Overwhelmed, hopeless, crushed": Australian report reveals how housing crisis is reshaping young people"s lives
Australia's housing crisis is severely impacting young people's safety, relationships, health and well-being, education, employment, and ability to plan for the future, according to new report launched in Canberra as part of World Homeless Day......»»
World"s highest-voltage gun accelerates electrons from zero to 80% the speed of light
Scientists at the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Brookhaven National Laboratory have designed and tested the world's highest voltage polarized electron gun, a key piece of technology needed for building the world's first fully polarized Electron-I.....»»
Tesla is about to unveil a robotaxi, but timeline shows Elon Musk has long overpromised
A key selling point for Teslas has long been the promise of full autonomy via a software update. Here's a timeline of those unfulfilled promises since 2014......»»
Genetic mechanism unlocks a key secret behind disease infection in crops
Researchers have unraveled a key genetic mechanism behind the way pathogens infect crops, leading to new strategies for breeding resistant crop varieties against other pathogens carrying the same genetic mechanism......»»
Non-Indigenous businesses struggling to boost Indigenous staff numbers
Indigenous-owned businesses in Australia employ Indigenous staff at a rate 12 times higher than non-Indigenous-owned businesses, a new study from The Australian National University (ANU) has found......»»
Indonesia biomass drive threatens key forests: Report
Indonesia's push to add wood-burning to its energy mix and exports is driving deforestation, including in key habitats for endangered species such as orangutans, a report said Thursday......»»
Fossils and fires: Insights into early modern human activity in the jungles of Southeast Asia
Studying microscopic layers of dirt dug from the Tam Pà Ling cave site in northeastern Laos has provided a team of Flinders University archaeologists and their international colleagues with further insights into some of the earliest evidence of Homo.....»»
Snowflake dance analysis could improve rain forecasts
The key to more accurate rainfall predictions may lie in the intricate dance of falling snowflakes, a new study has found......»»
Detailed images of key protein complexes provide new insights into bacterial photosynthesis
Researchers at the University of Liverpool and collaborators have arrived at a new understanding of bacterial photosynthesis. Using novel techniques, investigators have unveiled intricate detailed images of the key photosynthetic protein complexes of.....»»
Unveiling a new technique for preparing ionic liquid-based membranes for mixture separation
Separating mixtures into their constituent substances is essential in many fields. For example, mixture separation plays a key role in the petrochemical industry, as well as in chemical purification and synthesis plants. Moreover, separating mixtures.....»»
Image Tools in iOS 18.2: These new Apple Intelligence features are coming
The first wave of Apple Intelligence features will arrive in just a few weeks as part of iOS 18.1. But some of the more highly anticipated AI capabilities—including three key Image Tools—are expected in December. Here’s what you should know abo.....»»
Tesla to unveil robotaxi after years of Elon Musk"s unfulfilled promises
Tesla's "Cybercab" would serve a key role in a future, company-run ride-share service. The EV maker could also show a low-cost vehicle for the masses and a self-driving van, analysts said......»»
Study shows early human species benefited from food diversity in steep mountainous terrain
A study published in the journal Science Advances by researchers at the IBS Center for Climate Physics (ICCP) at Pusan National University in South Korea shows that the patchwork of different ecosystems found in mountainous regions played a key role.....»»
Study proposes a new bias: The tendency to assume one has adequate information to make a decision
New experimental data support the idea that people tend to assume the information they have is adequate to comprehend a given situation, without considering that they might be lacking key information. Hunter Gehlbach of Johns Hopkins University and c.....»»
Tesla to unveil robotaxi after years of CEO Elon Musk"s unfulfilled promises
Tesla's "Cybercab" would serve a key role in a future, company-run ride-share service. The EV maker could also show a low-cost vehicle for the masses and a self-driving van, analysts said......»»
iOS 18.1 makes Apple Photos better in three key ways, here’s what’s coming
iOS 18.1 will arrive later this month, bringing with it a ton of new capabilities to iPhone users—particularly through Apple Intelligence. There are three AI-powered upgrades set for Apple Photos in iOS 18.1 that make the app better than ever. Here.....»»