USyd in the news: Canvas outage data theft deal linked to its online system disruption. Australia’s oldest university (founded 1850) in focus.
Recent studies show that modest daily habits—like extra sleep, brisk walking, and eating more vegetables—can significantly reduce risks of cardiovascular disease and dementia. These small, sustainable adjustments are more achievable than major lifestyle overhauls and can lead to meaningful health improvements.
Instructure has said it has reached an agreement with the unauthorized actor behind the Canvas breach, with data copies reportedly destroyed. The incident disrupted exams and deadlines across thousands of schools and millions of users, prompting investigations and forensic work.
Australia says a new US tariff hike on imports is not linked to its anti-slavery laws, with ministers stressing Australia has mechanisms to tackle modern slavery. The plan, unveiled under a Section 301 investigation, targets 60 countries and could run alongside existing duties during a transition period.
A trio of diet experts and a new Australian study show that replacing some meat with plant proteins and increasing dietary fiber can improve biological age markers and overall health in older adults, with no need to overhaul diets entirely.