Antarctica’s record-breaking heatwave marks year of climate extremes
Warmer temperatures throughout 2022 saw sea-ice records smashed, the latest State of the Climate report says.
3 Questions: Task Force 2021 and the future of MIT education
Anantha Chandrakasan and Melissa Nobles describe themes that emerged from broad discussions on teaching and learning in the post-Covid world.
University of Glasgow named Scottish University of the Year
The University of Glasgow has been named the Scottish University of the Year by the Times & Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024.
Scientists dig deep to reveal Earth’s hidden layer
Now researchers from The Australian National University (ANU) have confirmed the existence of the Earth's "innermost inner core".
UQ to create new coral reef protection tool
University of Queensland researchers are developing a web-based management program capable of mapping ocean water pollution almost as it happens.
Scientists show drought-tolerant crops need skin in the game
The Holy Grail of crops that can survive long heat waves and drought may be a step closer with scientists finding a way to precisely measure a plant's water loss through its skin.
Rover teams line up for 2024 challenge
Students from around Australia and overseas have joined the race to be selected to become finalists in next year’s Australian Rover Challenge (ARCh).
New Research Challenges Long-Held Theories of Alzheimer’s Disease Progerssion With Impact for Future Treatment
Macquarie University dementia researchers have harnessed a system previously used for cancer research in a major discovery that debunks previous thinking on Alzheimer’s Disease development.
Sports betting markets and marketing normalising harmful gambling
A QUT researcher has called for stronger government policy to regulate the online gambling environment, restrict marketing...
A museum of… construction materials – a student-developed project wins an honourable mention
Darya Biaketava, a student of the Faculty of Architecture, has won an honourable mention in the international competition for the concept of the Museum of Materials.
