By Johra Kayeser Fatima, Senior Lecturer, Marketing, University of Canberra
Jeroen van Boxtel, Associate professor in Psychology and Cognitive neuroscience, University of Canberra
Ram Subramanian, Associate Professor, Faculty of Science & Technology, University of Canberra
Somayeh Bahmannia, Lecturer, Organisational Behaviour, University of Canberra
In Australia, around 16% of major road accidents (such as multi-vehicle crashes and pedestrian collisions) involve distracted driving.
Distracted driving happens when people shift their attention from the primary task of driving to a secondary task such as using a mobile phone or eating.
We recently examined the specific effects of different distraction types on driving performance – and discovered some carried a greater risk than others.
What we studied
Driving distractions that cause…
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By Lakshini Gunasekera, PhD Candidate in Neurology, Monash University
More than 6 million Australians experience migraines. Knowing how they develop could help you or your loved ones manage the worst symptoms.
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By Human Rights Watch
Click to expand Image Hasael on his fishing boat moving through a mangrove forest in Siargao, Philippines, 2025. © 2025 Camille Robiou du Pont/Human Rights Watch The Philippine authorities have sought to permanently move entire communities from various areas to sites deemed safer, without adhering to international standards aimed at protecting the rights of those affected.Past failures in the region underscore the urgent need for authorities to ensure inclusive, rights-based solutions, including through fully consulting those affected.The Philippines government should develop…
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By Alizée Pillod, Doctorante en science politique, Université de Montréal
The initiatives put in place by the organizers for the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics are an encouraging first step, but they remain insufficient.
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By Timothy Graham, Associate Professor in Digital Media, Queensland University of Technology
Elon Musk’s social media platform is boosting conservative content – and it’s having long-lasting effects on how users see the world.
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By César Albarrán-Torres, Associate professor, Swinburne University of Technology
Jessica Balanzategui, Associate Professor in Media, RMIT University
Blind boxes rely on the same mechanisms of seduction as loot boxes in video games – and so demand the same scrutiny.
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By Yuting Zhang, Professor of Health Economics, The University of Melbourne
Charles Kemp, Professor, School of Psychological Sciences, The University of Melbourne
Stephen Duckett, Honorary Enterprise Professor, School of Population and Global Health, and Department of General Practice and Primary Care, The University of Melbourne
Knowing in advance what your specialist will charge is a good step forward. But we need fairer fees to start with.
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By Tim Langlois, Research Fellow in marine ecosystems, The University of Western Australia
Charlotte Aston, Postdoctoral research fellow, Indian Ocean Marine Research Centre, The University of Western Australia
Matt Navarro, Research fellow in marine ecology, The University of Western Australia
The Western Australian government recently announced the controversial closure of commercial and recreation fishing to prevent a collapse in the populations of under-threat species, such as popular dhufish and pink snapper.
Fishing for these demersal (bottom dwelling) species has been closed along a 900-kilometre stretch of coastline in south-west WA. There are plans to reopen the area in spring 2027, but for recreational fishing only.
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By Alex Fuerbach, Professor, Photonics Research Centre, Macquarie University
Scientists at Microsoft Research in the United States have demonstrated a system called Silica for writing and reading information in ordinary pieces of glass which can store two million books’ worth of data in a thin, palm-sized square.
In a paper published today in Nature, the researchers say their tests suggest the data will be readable for more than 10,000 years.
What tiny pulses of light can do
The new system, called…
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By Lisa Marriott, Professor of Taxation, Te Herenga Waka — Victoria University of Wellington
Max Rashbrooke, Research Associate, Institute for Governance and Policy Studies, Te Herenga Waka — Victoria University of Wellington
Despite the harm it can cause, gambling is often defended because it returns money to the community. So why is the racing industry largely exempt?
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