Encouraging and supporting the risk-takers
Many entrepreneurs build companies to tackle problems they’ve experienced first-hand — and Kurtis McBride (BASc ’04, MASc ’07) is one of them.
New seaweed plasterboard design provides safer, more sustainable building option
A revolutionary new plasterboard design incorporating seaweed could reduce the carbon footprint of building materials and contribute to safer, more liveable homes in Aotearoa New Zealand.
Tireless bat conservationist celebrated in King’s New Years Honours
A University of Bristol alumnus and honorary research fellow has been awarded a British Empire Medal (BEM) in recognition of services to bat conservation spanning more than six decades.
Natural mineral may reverse memory loss
Selenium – a mineral found in many foods – could reverse the cognitive impact of stroke and boost learning and memory in ageing brains, according to University of Queensland research.
New method projects very likely range of future sea-level rise
An interdisciplinary team of researchers from NTU Singapore, and Delft University of Technology (TU Delft), The Netherlands, has projected that if the rate of global CO2 emissions continues to
Understanding how your romantic partner sees your emotions may help couples cope with conflict
A study by researchers at McGill University is shedding new light on the importance of the perception of emotion in romantic relationships.
Grant captures international experts in hydrogen research
A project at The University of Western Australia to build international partnerships that support Australia-China hydrogen and carbon capture research has received Federal Government funding.
Stanford researchers showcase a new level of control over how atoms interact
In a new study, Stanford researchers demonstrate how to manipulate atoms so they interact with an unprecedented degree of control.
From trash to treasure: recycling facility launched to give e-waste a new life
There’s a new solution for Australia’s growing e-waste problem, with the opening of the UNSW-designed Plastics Filament MICROfactorie in Sydney.
Two Manchester experts named Fellows of the Academy of Social Sciences
Two academics from The University of Manchester have been recognised as leading experts in their field by being named Fellows of the Academy of Social Sciences.
