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Monday 12 January 2026
280,000-year-old fossils rewrite rock wallaby history, epic journeys shaped survival
Read more about 280,000-year-old fossils rewrite rock wallaby history, epic journeys shaped survivalMonday 12 January 2026
Venezuela’s leader may be gone, but his regime remains – with a new chief in Washington
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Environment and Energy
Power to the people: helping older Australians rethink energy efficiency
A Study of energy use among low-income older people has revealed they are being thrifty in their energy use, but with potential health and wellbeing costs.
Environment and Energy
Air pollution under the microscope in Sydney’s west
Study will help in understanding and managing urban air pollution in Sydney's rapidly growing western suburbs.
Health and Medicine
Design the packaging and branding for next-generation of condoms
An international competition is calling for packaging and branding ideas for future condoms.
Health and Medicine
South Africa is failing to address malnutrition in its older people
The traditional extended family system has eroded in much of sub-Saharan Africa, leaving many older people who traditionally depended on this support vulnerable. In rural households, young people often migrate to cities in search of employment. International emigration and the pandemic of HIV/AIDS have also taken their toll.
Education
UOW joins global social learning community
A global audience with a thirst for knowledge will have the opportunity to tap into research-based education.
Health and Medicine
South Africa’s bold move on salt gets off to a shaky start
South Africa has been a trailblazer on the continent in the global battle to reduce salt intake through food. But three years after the bold food policy was first introduced in South Africa – and less than a year until it finally becomes law – the country has still not set up programmes to monitor how effective the legislation will be.