Addressing the loss of culture caused by climate change
A team of international researchers, led by Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore), has announced the initial findings of a project to help curb the loss of cultures by measuring the impact that climate change has on communities worldwide.
Pandemic expert is Manawatū Standard ‘Person of the Year’
Massey University scientist Professor David Hayman has been named the Manawatu Standard’s Person of the Year 2020 for his work studying the coronavirus and for being a local source...
When cheating pays – survival strategy of insect uncovered
Researchers have revealed the unique ‘cheating’ strategy a New Zealand insect has developed to avoid being eaten – mimicking a highly toxic species.
Snakes evolve a magnetic way to be resistant to venom
Certain snakes have evolved a unique genetic trick to avoid being eaten by venomous snakes, according to University of Queensland research.
Will having a baby leave you broke?
Increasing the rate of maternity leave payments could help parents and the economy, writes Dr Esther Mirjam Girsberger.
Oxford coronavirus vaccine produces strong immune response in older adults
The ChAdOx1 nCov-2019 coronavirus vaccine, developed by teams at the University of Oxford, has been shown to trigger a robust immune response in healthy adults aged 56-69 and those over 70 years of age.
The Economic Fairways Mapper wins coveted Eureka Prize for Innovative Research in Sustainability
The Economic Fairways Mapper research team, a Monash University and Geoscience Australia partnership, has won the Eureka Prize for Innovative Research in Sustainability announced at the 2023 Australia Museum Eureka Awards ceremony last night.
Marsupials low-methane footprint could help fight climate change
Findings from this University of Queensland-led project could translate to a better understanding of food digestion in people and livestock.
New Centre for Water and Spatial Science opens at UWA
A new Centre for Water and Spatial Science has been formally opened at The University of Western Australia, bringing together world-class experts from UWA’s Schools of Agriculture and Environment...
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...
