Novel Bristol therapeutic to target atheroschlerosis
Scientists at the University of Bristol have uncovered a new disease driving mechanism which they are aiming to target to help treat the development of atherosclerotic plaques.
UWA researchers recognised in Premier’s Science Awards
A world leader in agricultural science from The University of Western Australia was last night named WA Scientist of the Year while three other UWA researchers won their categories in this year’s Premier’s Science Awards.
Scientists uncover ‘resistance gene’ in deadly E. coli
Scientists have pinpointed a gene that helps deadly E. coli bacteria evade antibiotics, potentially leading to better treatments for millions of people worldwide.
Three, two, one, lift-off – launching law at Rocket Lab
When University of Waikato alumna Courtney Dick secured a role as the in-house lawyer for Rocket Lab, she had to get up to speed on space law.
Geoffrey Hinton shares 2024 VinFuture Grand Prize for work on deep learning
Geoffrey Hinton, University Professor emeritus of computer science at the University of Toronto and winner of the 2024 Nobel Prize in Physics, has added another prestigious award to his collection: the 2024 VinFuture Grand Prize.
Typical British cycle infrastructure is failing to protect cyclists, study finds
Typical cycle infrastructure in Britain is not keeping cyclists safe, according to the results from a recently completed study by the University of Westminster and funded by the Road Safety Trust.
UCL-Venturas sent to India to help with COVID-19 surge
UCL has sent 100 non-invasive breathing aids to India as part of the UK Government’s shipment of emergency medical supplies.
UOW, Western Sydney Local Health District launch new Centre for Chronic and Complex Care...
The University of Wollongong (UOW) and Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) will work together to improve the lives of people living with chronic and complex health conditions under a new research partnership announced on 5 June.
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.
‘Rosetta stone’ of code allows scientists to run core quantum operation
To build a large-scale quantum computer that works, scientists and engineers need to overcome the spontaneous errors that quantum bits, or qubits, create as they operate.
