Novel wool-derived protein a potential key to improving type-2 diabetes management
New research has provided insight into the functional potential of wool-derived protein, with an initial trial revealing it can influence how the body responds to insulin.
Migrating birds could bring lethal avian flu to Australia’s vulnerable birds
This article by Associate Professor Parwinder Kaur, Director of DNA Zoo Australia at The University of Western Australia, was originally published in The Conversation on May 4.
NHMRC funding supports diabetes and ovarian cancer clinical trials
Projects protecting against loss of kidney function for diabetes patients and refining ovarian cancer prognosis have received NHMRC funding.
Nine Perfect Strangers review: sharp dialogue and excellent performances can’t hide the hollowness of...
This review contains minor spoilers for the first six episodes of Nine Perfect Strangers. Nine Perfect Strangers is a polished take on wellness culture that is less “eat the rich” than “pass the Kool-Aid”.
Reducing carbon emissions from waste disposal
Although disposing solid waste by incineration greatly reduces the amount of non-recyclable solid waste and generates energy at the same time, it produces carbon dioxide that contributes to greenhouse gas emissions.
Concept for a hybrid-electric plane may reduce aviation’s air pollution problem
At cruising altitude, airplanes emit a steady stream of nitrogen oxides into the atmosphere, where the chemicals can linger to produce ozone and fine particulates.
Beyond Zoom, Teams and video lectures — what do university students really want from...
In corporation with academics from other universities around Aotearoa, Associate Professor Cheryl Brown stresses the lack of consideration of students voices on online learning and introduces their Student Online Learning Experiences survey to rectify this issue in an article on The Conversation.
Savvy students pitch future-focused business ideas
From a fun card game to affordable clothing and sustainable fishing gear, students have pitched their business ventures in front of a live audience and vied for the top spot in a tough competition.
New Model More Accurately Predicts How Massive Glaciers Melt
New research by a team that included a Johns Hopkins engineer promises to enable more accurate ice-flow predictions...
Study examines spread of Covid vaccine information online
A new study from The University of Western Australia has established how rumours of alleged adverse events were spread around the world during the first months of the COVID-19 vaccine roll-out.












































