September
Articles
03 September 2024
Narcolepsy is treated like a joke in pop culture, affecting those who have it
Narcolepsy is often misrepresented in media. While films such as Deuce Bigalow and The Boys trivialise the condition, accurate representation is crucial for awareness and diagnosis, writes Aaron Schokman from the Faculty of Medicine and Health in The Conversation.
03 September 2024
Sydney's new metro is great - can we now fix the city's busted bus stops?
In outer suburban areas of Sydney, more than two-thirds of bus stops have no shelter. Professor Kurt Iveson says that while bus stops don't grab the headlines, Sydneysiders rely on their amenity. And other cities show change can be made.
03 September 2024
Depressed adolescents twice as likely to vape
A University of Sydney led study has revealed a dual mental health and vaping crisis among Australian youth, with high school students struggling with mental health, stress and wellbeing more likely to have tried e-cigarettes.
02 September 2024
AI was born at a US summer camp 68 years ago. Here's why that event still matters today
The Dartmouth participants didn't spend much time discussing the ethical implications of AI. Today we know better and must do better, writes Associate Professor Sandra Peter for The Conversation.
02 September 2024
Zeus comes in many forms onscreen - just as he did in the original myths
Craig Barker, Head of Public Engagement at the Chau Chak Wing Museum, reviews the many portrayals of the mythical god Zeus in film and television, including the new Netflix series KAOS.
02 September 2024
What’s driving five-year movement itch in regional Australia?
Enhancing liveability factors, including housing, health, education and infrastructure, is key to growing regional centres and retaining their population, according to new research led by the University of Sydney's School of Architecture, Design and Planning. The research investigated population change across Australia along with push and pull factors within three local government hotspots representing different opportunities for lifestyle and employability - Port Macquarie Hastings, Ballarat and Broken Hill.
02 September 2024
Patient's heart and related carbon footprint can both be cared for
Healthcare is a leading contributor to the world's carbon footprint. New analysis on the environmental impact of two common heart procedures shows it is possible to make changes within cardiac care, without compromising on quality of healthcare.