Maths professor elected member of the National Academy of Sciences
Professor Akshay Venkatesh, the youngest-ever student to enrol at The University of Western Australia, has been elected a member of the National Academy of Sciences.
University study finds economic window for native grains production
At the start of NAIDOC Week 2020, Dr Angela Pattison and colleagues have launched the first report from a feasibility study into using native grass grains as a modern...
AI drug discovery will power collaboration with Pharos Therapeutics
Partnership with Pharos will give the Drug Discovery Initiative access to the Pharos Chemiverse platform, with more than 230 million pieces of data to help identify promising compounds.
Culture organisations face potential ‘artistic hiatus’ in EU partnerships due to Brexit
Brexit could trigger an ‘artistic hiatus’ in the UK as cultural organisations struggle with loss of funding and new regulations, according to new research on the consequences of leaving the EU.
Unlocking the potential of peer support to improve men’s mental health
Approximately one of every five men in Canada will experience a mental health challenge this year. Many will avoid or delay seeking support, which can lead to devastating results.
Why single, older women without children face economic insecurity
A first-of-its-kind study examining the economic security of single older women without children has busted the myth that people without children must have uninterrupted careers and healthy retirement savings.
The impact different species and their traits have on human
New research has revealed for the first time that well-functioning ecosystems are crucial to human health and wellbeing.
A.I. Chips Away at How Designers Create Semiconductors
Semiconductor chips are among the most complicated man-made creations you can name, powering everything from your smartphone and laptop computer...
Researchers find drug-resistant, often deadly fungus living in dogs’ ears
Scientists from McMaster University and the University of Delhi in India have discovered and isolated the first live culture of the drug-resistant pathogen Candida auris from an animal, specifically from the ear canals of stray dogs.
Birthrates, marriage, gender roles will change dramatically in post-pandemic world, scientists predict
COVID-19 and America’s response to it are likely to profoundly affect our families, work lives, relationships and gender roles for years...














































