“Deeply Moved by an Otherworldly Journey” Actor Tao Tsuchiya Appointed Official Ambassador for TOKYO LIGHTS 2026; Full Lineup of 12 Works Announced for Light Art Park, Artistically Directed by Kenji Kohashi. Program Includes a New Work by Yoichi Ochiai and the Japan Debut of GAIA; Viewing Area Advance Registration Opens.
The Tokyo International Projection Mapping Award Executive Committee is pleased to announce that TOKYO LIGHTS 2026, a creative festival of light illuminating Tokyo’s nights, will be held from Saturday, May 23 to Sunday, May 31, 2026, at the Tokyo Metropolitan Government No. 1 Building, Citizens’ Plaza and the Nishi-Shinjuku area […]
A good yawn might do more than you think, say researchers
A new imaging study from UNSW Sydney suggests yawning may help move important fluids out of the brain, prompting further research into links with ageing and neurodegenerative disease. A simple yawn may feel like the most ordinary of human acts – a reflex triggered by tiredness, boredom, or seeing someone else’s […]
Sweet discovery rewrites understanding of how our bodies store sugar
WEHI researchers have discovered a never-before-seen mechanism our bodies use to regulate sugar, in findings that rewrite the fundamental rules of biology and open a new frontier in science. Published in Nature, the study is the first to uncover a potential therapeutic process that could be used to directly reduce the […]
Ultra-processed foods damage your focus even if you eat healthy
New research from Monash University, the University of São Paulo and Deakin University shows a diet high in heavily processed foods can negatively impact the brain’s ability to focus and increases the risk of developing dementia. The study published today in Alzheimer’s & Dementia: Diagnosis, Assessment & Disease Monitoring, a journal […]
COLES BAKES A DIFFERENCE FOR AUSSIE VETERANS THIS ANZAC DAY
Coles is baking a difference for Aussie veterans this Anzac Day with its annual Anzac Day fundraising appeal for national military charity Bravery Trust. From today until Tuesday 28 April, Coles will donate 40 cents from every 12-pack Coles Bakery biscuits and cookies (including Anzac biscuits) sold in-store or on Coles online […]
STEPS launches free hospitality course in Casuarina to support Darwin jobseekers
STEPS has launched a free, accredited SIT20322 Certificate II in Hospitality course in Casuarina to help Darwin jobseekers enter the Top End’s growing hospitality and tourism sectors. Delivered through the Australian Government-funded Skills for Education and Employment (SEE) Program, the course equips eligible participants with practical, job-ready skills aligned to local industry needs. STEPS CEO Cassie […]
National roadshow to bring hands-on electrical training to 80 locations across Australia
More than 80 locations across Australia will host a new mobile training initiative aimed at helping electricians keep pace with rapid changes in the energy landscape. The national roadshow, delivered by global energy technology partner Schneider Electric and Clipsal by Schneider Electric, will bring hands-on training and the latest electrical innovations directly to contractors […]
XGIMI Launches Vibe One, the Portable Projector That Actually Fits Your Life.
XGIMI just dropped the Battery Powered Vibe One, a truly portable 1080p smart projector built for people who didn’t ask for another thing to plug in. Available now for just $599, the Vibe One goes where the moment is, whether it’s a rooftop hangout, a bedroom movie night, or just […]
Scientists turn “mess” into breakthrough: chaotic design unlocks next-generation optical devices
Researchers from the Monash University School of Physics and Astronomy have flipped a long-held assumption in optics, showing that deliberately introducing controlled disorder into ultra-thin optical devices can dramatically increase their power and versatility, without making them bigger or more complex. Published in Nature Communications, the study reveals a new class of […]
Thiess empowers female students to explore mining careers at Mining HER Future Forum
Thiess recently hosted its inaugural, first-of-its-kind Mining HER Future Forum in Singleton, New South Wales, supported by New South Wales Mining, the Careerlinks Empower HER Program and the New South Wales Department of Education’s Educational Pathways Program. Approximately 120 female students from schools across the Hunter Valley attended the forum to hear from women in mining and discover […]