No, catching Omicron is not inevitable
Computer scientist Dr David Welch says you don't need to catch Omicron. Here's the evidence.
Diabetes research challenging but paramount
It’s hoped a dietary fibre supplement could one day help manage or prevent type 1 diabetes, with research at The University of Queensland set to progress to the next stage.
Ross River Virus linked to warmer temperatures
Australians are being urged to prevent mosquito bites this summer, as new research has found warmer temperatures heighten the risk of Ross River Virus outbreaks, especially in river land and coastal regions.
Otago survey provides insights into working from home
The shift to working from home was relatively easy this lockdown, but some people are not coping as well as others, preliminary results from a University of Otago study reveal.
A better nasal swab for Covid-19 testing
MIT spinout OPT Industries uses novel additive manufacturing systems to create intricately-designed products.
Study shows beach signage education could save lives this summer
A new beach safety study aims to prevent accidental beach drownings of young people through the identification of their understanding – and misunderstanding – of common beach signs.
Harnessing the healing power within our cells
University of Queensland researchers have identified a pathway in cells that could be used to reprogram the body’s immune system to fight back against chronic inflammatory and infectious diseases.
Conventional wisdom on tissue imaging turned on its head
An international team of experts has made a technological breakthrough for one of the most important forms of imaging: optical coherence tomography (OCT).
New land valuation tool uses big data to inform urban planning and investment
UNSW and partners launch a data-driven toolkit that rapidly calculates property valuations to inform urban development.
More men in helping professions
Ahead of International Men’s Day on Monday 19 November, a second-year social work student reflects why more men are needed in the social good sector.
