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The mystery of consciousness
Susan Greenfield and Rachel Buckley in conversation, considering consciousness and in particular the loss of self-consciousness among Alzheimer's sufferers.
Moving with the power of thought
A device the size of a matchstick, implanted next to the brain’s motor cortex, could one day help paralysed people move their limbs.
Blood for science: Putting the bite on mosquito viruses
A simple bacterium that can stop mosquitoes carrying viruses like Zika could help stop the spread of the Zika outbreak, say University of Melbourne experts.
Nursing our global youth back to health
Looking after the health of those aged 10-24 has been a much neglected part of global health policy, but a new Lancet Commission aims to turn the tide.
The World Cup is a once-in-a-generation chance to inspire Australia’s kids
The Matildas playing in the Women’s World Cup is a unique opportunity to get children – particularly girls – into sport, says a University of Melbourne expert.
University students are using AI, but not how you think
Higher education students are cautious about using generative AI and academics lack guidance, finds new report by University of Melbourne experts.
New technologies to quench a thirsty world
With the world facing global water shortages, new technologies are helping farmers and others use this precious resource more efficiently.
Sex in the 90s: feminism on film
Feminism on film underwent a makeover in the 1990s. How did cinema in this decade rework, reject, radicalise or reinforce portrayals of women on screen?
Three conditions for artistic success
Max Gillies' advice for young artists.
Who stewards the forests?
What happens to the biodiversity and communities who live on a piece of land when it's acquired? A new Melbourne University Press book explores India's laws.