An Australian study, conducted over four years and starting before the pandemic, has come up with some enlightening conclusions about the impact of working from home. The researchers are unequivocal: ...

As the debate continues about how work from home impacts productivity and the economy, new research from the Committee for Economic Development has found those that do - are saving an estimated $5,300...

Not everyone remembers their dreams, and a new study reveals why.

A new study reveals that chronic stress activates immune cells that travel to the brain, amplify inflammation, and heighten fear responses.

Interventions to increase resilience to misinformation work but decay over time. Here, the authors show that memory—which can be strengthened—is a key predictor for the longevity of intervention effec...

The 1972 concert film Pink Floyd Live at Pompeii, back in cinemas this week, would change the way many thought of Pompeii.

Mohammed Mustafa, who worked at al-Ahli Arab hospital before it was bombed, says ministers are wrong to say Australia is ‘not a major player’

Fancy getting poetry performances and DJ sets all in one place? A growing number of event organisers across the UK are putting their own spins on literature readings – and there are queues out the doo...

Listening to favorite music activates the brain’s opioid system, which is involved in feelings of pleasure and pain relief, according to a new PET imaging study.

Neuroscientists have uncovered distinct brain structure patterns linked to authoritarian beliefs on both sides of the political spectrum.

An international team of microbiologists from the Medical University of Graz, the DSMZ—German Collection of Microorganisms and Cell Cultures (Braunschweig, Germany)—and the University of Illinois (U.S...

With the ability to stretch double its length and maintain performance, this toothpaste-textured battery could enable new applications as the world marches toward one trillion connected devices.

A new review of 38 studies confirms that simply viewing visual art can significantly enhance wellbeing, regardless of whether it's done in a gallery, hospital, or even virtually.

Image credits: Wesley Tingey / Unsplash. Most people enjoy music to some extent. But while some get goosebumps from their favorite song, others don’t really feel that much. A part of that is based on

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Past psychology research suggests that different people display characteristic patterns of spontaneous thought, emotions and behaviors. These patterns make the brains of distinct individuals unique, t...

If you’re a qualified individual looking to join the Australian Army, prepare for a world of frustration over the next 12 to 18 months. While thorough vetting is essential, the inefficiency of the Australian Defence ...

A new study shows that weight training not only boosts physical strength but also protects the brains of older adults with mild cognitive impairment.

New brain imaging study shows nostalgic music triggers powerful emotional and autobiographical brain responses, especially in aging listeners.

Music lovers show how special musical memories are, with recollections going back decades. Here's how music from childhood can form lifelong memories

Some academic publishers have been accused by scientists of being “too greedy” and prioritising profit over research integrity.

Star/cowriter of the hit Netflix show how they pulled off the single-shot episodes and why he hopes "this is just the beginning of the conversation."

Brain scans of police recruits reveal that amygdala activity before trauma exposure predicts PTSD risk, offering new insights into why some individuals develop symptoms while others remain resilient.

A new study shows that our brains physically link memories formed close together in time through changes in the dendrites of neurons, rather than in the cell bodies.

The peer review process is central to science – but it can be easily manipulated. Improving it is vital to uphold research integrity.

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Nukgal Wurra author and artist Wanda Gibson became the first person to win the Victorian premier’s literary award in both the children’s and overall categories for her book Three Dresses

One episode brought up three troubling facets of violence: physical violence, coercive control, and expectations of male dominance.

People hoping to build muscle with the support of a creatine supplement might be disappointed by new research that shows it has little to no effect when taken at the recommended level.