Demystifying digital platforms: the new Australian Internet Observatory tool pioneering digital research
The Australian Internet Observatory (AIO) has developed a platform that university researchers can use to collate and analyse key statistics from digital platforms including online user experience data, algorithms and interactions.
Shoppers know fast fashion harms environment but keep buying: study
New RMIT University research suggests environmental awareness alone may not stop people buying ultra-fast fashion, with price and convenience trumping sustainability concerns for shoppers.
Fighting fire with fungi: researchers design protective clothing using mycelium leather
RMIT researchers have crafted a wildfire jacket prototype from mycelium leather, testing whether fungi‑based materials could help shape the next generation of protective clothing.
Study finds blue collar workers at highest risk of suicide
A national study of suicide rates across occupations in Australia shows blue-collar male workers are still substantially over-represented, underscoring a need for greater attention to occupation-specific factors that might increase risk.
