Tag: Student Journalism
News in 60 Seconds – 24th August, 2018
This article was originally published on the City Journal. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mZwV7LbyMUk
Space Junk or Space Treasure?
This article was written for RMIT Catalyst, the 'Cycle' issue. By Rebekah Andrews Hurtling through space at this exact moment are millions of fragments from old spacecrafts; remnants of former satellites and tools used by astronauts from the very beginning of human space exploration. Researchers call these remnants ‘space junk’, and they are wreaking havoc … Continue reading Space Junk or Space Treasure?
Thawing permafrost could release massive amounts of toxic mercury
This article was originally published on New Atlas. By Rebekah Andrews Mercury has its uses, but it's toxic to humans and animals and can pose a threat to the world's ecosystems. A new study has calculated there is more than 15 million gallons of the stuff sitting trapped in the permafrost north of the equator. … Continue reading Thawing permafrost could release massive amounts of toxic mercury
Brain scans show why people get aggressive after a drink or two
This article was originally published on New Atlas. By Rebekah Andrews It's common knowledge that a drink or two can lower inhibitions and result in people becoming aggressive and violent. Researchers from the University of New South Wales in Australia are asking why, using MRI scans to trace which part of the brain controls aggression. … Continue reading Brain scans show why people get aggressive after a drink or two
Shark skin study promises lift in airplane and turbine design
This article was original published on New Atlas. By Rebekah Andrews Sharks have been around since before dinosaurs roamed the earth, which has given them plenty of time to perfect the art of aerodynamics. It's no surprise then that sharks, like whales, can teach us a thing or two about more efficiently moving through both … Continue reading Shark skin study promises lift in airplane and turbine design
Bulk hair follicle germ growth holds promise for treating baldness
This article was originally published on New Atlas. By Rebekah Andrews It might not be at the same level as solving world hunger, but there are plenty of people around the world waiting for an effective treatment for baldness. Researchers from Yokohama National University have given new hope to these people by growing up to … Continue reading Bulk hair follicle germ growth holds promise for treating baldness
Horsham College Students Tabled a Bill Supporting Veterans at the 2016 YMCA Youth Parliament
Young voices from Horsham were heard at state parliament this week. Six students from Horsham College participated in the 2016 YMCA Youth Parliament program.
Women CEOs: There are more CEOs named David, Peter and John
Fact: you are more likely to be named David or Peter or John than to be a woman running a major company in Australia. Despite the number of women at the helm of big businesses growing and balancing out, the bias continues to lean towards placing men in these head positions.