Project turning food waste into bioplastics receives award
University of Adelaide PhD candidate Mel Nguyen was awarded at this year’s international Visualise Your Thesis (VYT) competition for her research investigating how to turn food waste into durable bioplastics.
Researchers discover way to disarm potentially deadly Listeria bacteria
University of Queensland researchers have unlocked a way of fighting Listeria infections, which can cause severe illness in pregnant women and people with compromised immune systems.
NUS researchers boost chemotherapy uptake in breast cancer treatment with localised magnetic fields
A recent study explained the mechanisms by which pulsed electromagnetic field therapy enhances doxorubicin uptake, paving the way for precision-driven cancer therapies with fewer side effects.
CS4HS open to more digital teachers
The Covid omicron outbreak has proven to be a blessing in disguise for 2022’s CS4HS workshop, which takes place online on Thursday 10 February, as it will now be able to host even more teachers from throughout New Zealand.
New study finds brake pad emissions can be more toxic than diesel exhaust
A study by the University of Southampton has found microscopic particles emitted from certain types of commonly fitted brake pads can be more toxic than those found in diesel vehicle exhaust.
Hormone found to regulate mothers’ behaviour
University of Otago researchers have discovered a new function for the hormone prolactin – it limits a new mum’s investment in aggressive behaviour and instead focusses them on interacting with their babies.
University of Glasgow will lead new £1.3m climate tipping point research project
Researchers from the University of Glasgow will lead a £1.3m new partnership which aims to develop a network of underwater sensors to monitor the vital signs of the planet’s warming oceans.
Want to help people affected by floods? Here’s what to do – and what...
Lismore and Brisbane’s catastrophic flood emergency has come only a short time after the last flooding disaster.
Southampton scanning expertise helps investigate major Iron Age hoard
Historic England, Durham University and the British Museum have announced the discovery of the Melsonby Hoard: one of the largest and most important Iron Age finds in the UK.
Immersive motion ball a potential VR training tool
A new motion simulator device at the University of Canterbury adds 360-degree movement to virtual reality experiences and could soon be used as a training tool.
