Latest news from University of South Australia on News en-us Copyright 2024 News 115 31 / /images/newswise-logo-rss.gif /articles/ai-speaks-volumes-when-it-comes-to-detecting-parkinson-s-disease/?sc=rsin /articles/ai-speaks-volumes-when-it-comes-to-detecting-parkinson-s-disease/?sc=rsin Wed, 20 Nov 2024 20:20:02 EST Algorithms that can detect subtle changes in a person's voice are emerging as a potential new diagnostic tool for Parkinson's disease, according to researchers from Iraq and Australia. University of South Australia /articles/can-podcasts-create-healthier-habits/?sc=rsin /articles/can-podcasts-create-healthier-habits/?sc=rsin Mon, 18 Nov 2024 14:30:29 EST Whether it's ABC Listen's Health Report or Mamamia's But Are You Happy, podcasts have fast become a part of our everyday media consumption. In fact, the average person spends more than five hours a week listening to them. But could listening to podcasts lead to healthier habits? University of South Australia /articles/unisa-research-gives-voice-to-rural-people-in-palliative-care/?sc=rsin /articles/unisa-research-gives-voice-to-rural-people-in-palliative-care/?sc=rsin Tue, 12 Nov 2024 22:45:35 EST Supporting a loved one as they near the end of their life can be confronting. Palliative care is there to help but such services are not equally accessible to all Australians, particularly those in rural areas. University of South Australia /articles/dehumanising-child-free-women-in-film-and-tv-gives-misogyny-a-stage/?sc=rsin /articles/dehumanising-child-free-women-in-film-and-tv-gives-misogyny-a-stage/?sc=rsin Mon, 11 Nov 2024 20:40:25 EST University of South Australia PhD student Belinda Lees has explored how screenwriters could create more nuanced and complex child-free women protagonists in biopics, after uncovering the barrage of often negative portrayals in existing media. University of South Australia /articles/lights-camera-reset-indian-movie-industry-rebuilds-post-covid-19/?sc=rsin /articles/lights-camera-reset-indian-movie-industry-rebuilds-post-covid-19/?sc=rsin Sun, 10 Nov 2024 23:55:08 EST The Indian film industry has emerged stronger post COVID-19 with a new focus on modern filmmaking techniques and distribution models, according to experts from the University of South Australia and the University of Adelaide. University of South Australia /articles/max-millie-how-four-legged-friends-can-heel-military-veterans/?sc=rsin /articles/max-millie-how-four-legged-friends-can-heel-military-veterans/?sc=rsin Sun, 10 Nov 2024 21:25:54 EST Dogs are the bounding balls of energy that greet us at the door, and the beloved companions that curl up with us at night, yet for many military veterans, they're also a vital support, helping manage their everyday wellbeing and promote positive mental health. University of South Australia /articles/data-detectives-strike-back-at-deadly-childhood-cancer/?sc=rsin /articles/data-detectives-strike-back-at-deadly-childhood-cancer/?sc=rsin Sun, 10 Nov 2024 14:30:59 EST Neuroblastoma is a rare and aggressive form of childhood cancer. Striking in infancy, it shatters what should be a family's time of joy, shifting it to a fight for survival. While the search for a cure continues, researchers at the University of South Australia are striving to decode the causes of neuroblastoma to inform new, less toxic treatment strategies for young patients. University of South Australia /articles/gaming-the-news-how-interactive-journalism-is-changing-how-we-tell-stories-to-the-next-gen/?sc=rsin /articles/gaming-the-news-how-interactive-journalism-is-changing-how-we-tell-stories-to-the-next-gen/?sc=rsin Wed, 06 Nov 2024 17:20:09 EST Journalists have long used newspapers, radio, television, magazines and, more recently, the internet to inform the public. But what if there's a richer and more compelling way to share and address real world issues? University of South Australia's Dr Ben Stubbs explains how video games are being developed in journalism as a more interactive way to engage younger audiences and tell impactful stories. University of South Australia /articles/social-media-likes-and-comments-linked-to-young-men-s-obsession-with-perfect-pecs-and-a-six-pack/?sc=rsin /articles/social-media-likes-and-comments-linked-to-young-men-s-obsession-with-perfect-pecs-and-a-six-pack/?sc=rsin Wed, 06 Nov 2024 16:00:06 EST Social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram are fuelling unrealistic, unhealthy obsessions with a lean and muscular physique among many young men, according to a new Australian study. University of South Australia /articles/meal-timing-may-be-crucial-for-night-shift-workers-health/?sc=rsin /articles/meal-timing-may-be-crucial-for-night-shift-workers-health/?sc=rsin Mon, 04 Nov 2024 20:25:38 EST A new Australian study published in Diabetologia this week has found that overnight eating may be putting night shift workers at higher risk of chronic health conditions. University of South Australia /articles/youth-with-chronic-childhood-arthritis-empowered-to-overcome-barriers/?sc=rsin /articles/youth-with-chronic-childhood-arthritis-empowered-to-overcome-barriers/?sc=rsin Mon, 28 Oct 2024 21:15:37 EST A new intervention to help young people with chronic childhood arthritis overcome barriers to physical activity and mental wellbeing will be developed by University of South Australia researchers. University of South Australia /articles/robotics-revolution-unisa-sparks-stem-passion-for-future-teachers/?sc=rsin /articles/robotics-revolution-unisa-sparks-stem-passion-for-future-teachers/?sc=rsin Fri, 25 Oct 2024 00:20:22 EST Cheers of excitement, high-fives all around, and wide, beaming smiles - they're all the signs of a team success. But this is not a sporting field - this is the camaraderie found among the next generation of teachers learning the very latest, world-class robotics programs so they can excite and inspire students about STEM. University of South Australia /articles/feeling-sleepy-and-worried-about-your-mental-alertness/?sc=rsin /articles/feeling-sleepy-and-worried-about-your-mental-alertness/?sc=rsin Wed, 16 Oct 2024 00:50:23 EST Researchers from the University of South Australia have identified a new, brain-based measure of sleepiness that may provide a diagnosis in just two minutes. University of South Australia /articles/energy-thirsty-indoor-vertical-gardens-ripe-for-improvement/?sc=rsin /articles/energy-thirsty-indoor-vertical-gardens-ripe-for-improvement/?sc=rsin Tue, 15 Oct 2024 18:40:16 EST Indoor vertical gardens are gaining popularity among homeowners and restaurants, allowing them to grow microgreens year-round, but new research has identified a major drawback: their demands on energy. University of South Australia /articles/the-new-fashion-clothes-that-help-combat-rising-temperatures/?sc=rsin /articles/the-new-fashion-clothes-that-help-combat-rising-temperatures/?sc=rsin Wed, 09 Oct 2024 18:05:01 EST A team of international researchers has developed a natural fabric that urban residents could wear to counter rising temperatures in cities worldwide, caused by buildings, asphalt, and concrete. University of South Australia /articles/virtual-reality-separates-the-wood-from-the-trees-in-forestry-industry/?sc=rsin /articles/virtual-reality-separates-the-wood-from-the-trees-in-forestry-industry/?sc=rsin Tue, 08 Oct 2024 18:05:26 EST Virtual reality is set to revolutionise Australia's $24 billion forestry industry by training workers risk-free, remotely, and much faster. University of South Australia /articles/new-lunar-distress-system-could-safeguard-future-astronauts/?sc=rsin /articles/new-lunar-distress-system-could-safeguard-future-astronauts/?sc=rsin Wed, 02 Oct 2024 22:05:18 EST A team of international scientists has taken a significant step towards making lunar exploration safer, proposing a distress monitoring and rescue system designed for the Moon's unique and challenging environment. University of South Australia /articles/afl-women-must-carb-up-to-maximise-footy-performance/?sc=rsin /articles/afl-women-must-carb-up-to-maximise-footy-performance/?sc=rsin Tue, 01 Oct 2024 00:05:03 EST Pasta, breads, rice, and cereals, they're the carb-loaded foods that fuel our bodies for high-intensity exercise and sports. So as the 2024 footy season kicks off, making sure AFLW athletes get enough of the good stuff is key for peak performance. University of South Australia /articles/jaw-some-new-research-what-do-kids-think-about-sharks/?sc=rsin /articles/jaw-some-new-research-what-do-kids-think-about-sharks/?sc=rsin Mon, 30 Sep 2024 21:05:55 EST When it comes to what people think about sharks, 'Jaws' has a lot to answer for. So while older generations shudder at the sound of the infamous two-note tuba alternation, what do younger generations think of sharks? University of South Australia /articles/when-a-child-hurts-validating-their-pain-may-be-the-best-first-aid/?sc=rsin /articles/when-a-child-hurts-validating-their-pain-may-be-the-best-first-aid/?sc=rsin Wed, 25 Sep 2024 16:30:57 EST In a new study from the University of South Australia, researchers say that parents and doctors should be mindful of how they talk to and treat children experiencing pain - no matter how big or small the injury - knowing that these foundational experiences can be carried forward into adulthood. University of South Australia