A recent review has found that almost three in 10 adult hospital patients in high-income countries may have the deficiency.
Pigs with human kidneys? Brain-powered computer chips? Science is creating new kinds of living things – and our moral understanding needs to catch up fast.
Are the rapid advancements in AI, medicine and neuroscience propelling us towards a transhumanist future?
Trace the increasingly blurred line between man and machine in the world of transhumanism on our “What Happens Next?” podcast.
Research into brain ageing may unlock the potential for the burgeoning science to be used in a clinical setting, providing a marker for cognitive health.
There are increasing calls for religious instruction to be replaced with religion classes that foster social cohesion and intercultural understanding.
Our attention's pulled in more directions than ever before. Can we build our mental muscles and regain our focus?
Season seven of Monash University’s podcast, ‘What Happens Next?’, kicks off with a focus on focus. Has the average attention span dropped in the age of social media and smartphones?
Could psychedelic drugs provide the next big breakthrough in psychiatry? This episode of the ‘What Happens Next?’ podcast considers the regulatory, cultural and scientific aspects of psychedelic treatment for mental illness – and how innovation in this area could improve the lives of millions of people.
For decades, climate change misinformation has poisoned public discourse, but there are strategies to combat it.
A research centre will bring together philosophers, psychologists and scientists to unravel the mysteries of the human mind.
Advances in anatomy education have allowed it to successfully pivot to online learning during the COVID-19 pandemic, but laboratory dissection remains a cornerstone of the discipline.
When are we most likely to do our best work? New research shows that, on average, our brains work best in the middle of the day – if asked to perform abstract, logical or problem-solving tasks.
Beyond COVID-19, is AI part of the response to the failures of aged care?
Sixty-three per cent of Australian aged care residents take at least nine different medications regularly.
President Trump’s proposed wall on the US-Mexico border is more symbol than substance – just like Reagan's Star Wars program.
An interdisciplinary project aims to unlock one of the world's greatest mysteries, and potentially advance our understanding of machine learning.
A new framework focuses on the psychological needs and mental health of mothers so they can provide adequate care.
Technology is threatening the role of the highly trained teacher, but the lack of human connection means machines will never replace them.
Two smartphone apps are designed to serve as a 'safety net' for those struggling with anxiety or depression.
Understanding how our brain responds to good and bad food choices could help combat the world's obesity epidemic.
As a leader in her field, Associate Professor Dr Kate Hoy is determined to "pay it forward" to encourage women to pursue STEMM-related careers.
The neuroscience of memory failure is playing a role in the Victorian government's campaign to prevent children being mistakenly left in hot cars.
A new study aims to identify periods of increased sleepiness to reduce the risk of fatigue-related accidents on our roads.
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