51²è¹Ý

August has come and gone, and with it… five articles published by our 51²è¹Ý (UniSQ) researchers and academics in !

Spoiler alert: Their articles covered the depths of drought, the impending social media ban, hamstring injuries and more.

Their expert commentary is backed by news, research and analysis – check it out.

• Dr Timothy Cowan and Dr Thong Nguyen-Huy l Triple whammy: How 3 types of drought crippled southern Australia this year.
• Dr Micah Boerma l The social media ban is coming, whether families like it or not: 5 ways to prepare kids and teens.
• Professor Bryce Barker l Ancient shells and pottery reveal the vast 3,200-years-old trade routes of Oceania’s Indigenous peoples.
• Dr Micah Boerma l In a lonely world, widespread AI chatbots and ‘companions’ pose unique psychological risks.
• Dr Patricio Pincheira l Why do hamstring injuries happen so often and how can they be prevented?