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.
UNSW extends Scientia Program supporting early- to mid-career researchers
The extended UNSW Sydney Scientia Program will support an additional 48 early- to mid-career researchers over the next three years.
Key to fighting chronic inflammation in severe COVID
A treatment to prevent runaway inflammation in patients with severe COVID-19 is a step closer after a University of Queensland-led study into how immune cells respond to the virus.
Researchers identify a potential new therapeutic target in Parkinson’s disease
A team of researchers from the Krembil Brain Institute (KBI) and the University of Toronto have identified a protein-protein interaction that contributes to Parkinson’s disease.
Motor neuron disease treatments a step closer
Research at The University of Queensland could eventually help develop viable treatments - and ultimately a cure - for motor neuron disease (MND).
McGill University achieves Socially Responsible Investing targets two years ahead of schedule
McGill University has achieved the performance targets set out in its Socially Responsible Investing (SRI) strategy, a full two years ahead of schedule.
Researchers discover a way to produce hydrogen and purify water at the same time
University of Alberta researchers have developed a new catalyst that could revolutionize how we generate power and purify water. When placed in any type of water and provided with a small amount of power...
Wastewater samples reveal new psychoactive drugs
More than a dozen new psychoactive drugs have been detected in 16 countries by an international wastewater surveillance program.
McMaster-designed peer support app for first responders launches this spring
McMaster researchers have designed two mobile applications to better equip Canada’s first responders with access to peer-to-peer mental health support and customized resources.
Nanoparticles help scientists zoom in on super small objects
Physicists at The Australian National University (ANU) and the University of Adelaide are using nanoparticles to develop new sources of light that will allow us to peel back the curtain into the world of extremely small objects...
















































