Study

287 people compete for each job, up from 173 before pandemic

Finds new BIDS study analysing 547 weeks of online job portal data
30 July 2026

Last-minute HSC preparations and keeping your sanity intact

As exam season is upon us, let us take a deep breath and reset while we still have time left.
22 May 2026

Last-minute study strategies that actually work

If you have barely a night or less left before a dreadful exam, there are still a few strategies you can pull off.
26 February 2026

Compared to typing, writing by hand leads to better learning: Study

According to a study published by Norwegian scientists, writing by hand activates more complex brain connectivity than typing, which, in turn, boosts learning and memory. 
28 January 2024

Study: Rock music could replace insulin injections

Researchers found that Queen’s “We Will Rock You”, at a volume of 85 decibels, prompted the strongest insulin release.
4 January 2024

Studying with ADHD doesn't have to be difficult

By understanding how ADHD impacts your learning style, you can take the first step to overcoming the challenges.
8 May 2023

Working out a productive study schedule for Ramadan

Few things to make the most of this holy month and attain both spiritual and academic excellence.
11 April 2023

Applying to universities abroad: myth busting for parents

As application season draws near, here are some of the most common myths debunked.
3 November 2022

Britain to offer work visas to graduates from world's top universities

Britain will offer work visas to graduates from the world's best universities in an expansion of its post-Brexit immigration system that is designed to attract the "best and brightest" workers.
30 May 2022

Android users are better drivers than iPhone users: US survey reports

Android users are better car drivers compared to iPhone users, claims a recent study by the US car and home insurance company Jerry. 
9 May 2022

No bird-brain here: Ravens can plan ahead

Long admired for their intelligence, ravens are now known to be able to plan ahead, a skill previously thought to belong only to humans and great apes, says a study.
14 July 2017

Studies find 'super bacteria' in Rio's Olympic venues, top beaches

Scientists find dangerous drug-resistant "super bacteria" off beaches in Rio de Janeiro that will host Olympic swimming events and in a lagoon where rowing and canoe athletes will compete when the Games start on August 5.
11 June 2016

57pc child workers face torture: study

Fifty-seven percent child workers in Bangladesh are physically tortured at work, according to a study.
10 April 2016

Climate change poised to hurt food supplies: study

The effects of climate change on food production could cause 500,000 extra deaths by 2050 compared to a world without global warming, according to a study released Thursday.
3 March 2016

Classical Indian dance helps trafficking victims to heal: study

Classical Indian dance could be an effective form of therapy for victims of human trafficking and sexual violence, helping them to overcome their traumatic experiences and gain confidence, a pilot study has shown.
24 February 2016

Antarctica penguins unable to return home due to iceberg grounding

Tens of thousands of Antarctic penguins are estimated to be unable to return to their colony after a massive iceberg grounded there, according to a newly published study.
20 February 2016

Most teachers do not know what it is

More than half of the 100 primary school teachers, who took part in a survey, are still unclear about creative education method introduced five years ago to bring a qualitative change.
25 January 2016

Real Madrid named as world's most valuable football club in study

Real Madrid have been named as the most valuable football club in the world by marketing experts, who placed Manchester United second and Barcelona third.
18 December 2015

Being unhappy or stressed will not kill, says study

Being miserable or stressed will not increase your risk of dying, according to the UK's Million Women Study.
10 December 2015

Virtual reality maze 'predicts Alzheimer's disease'

Alzheimer's disease can be detected decades before onset, using a virtual reality test, a study suggests.
23 October 2015