Study finds foster care should extend to age of 21
Young people leaving foster care are facing more problems than ever as they navigate the transition to adulthood, and the age of leaving care must be extended, according to a researcher from The University of Western Australia.
Inclusive entrepreneurship education awards for Goldsmiths lead
Goldsmiths, University of London’s academic lead for enterprise has been recognised at the National Enterprise Educator Awards for her work supporting entrepreneurs in creating sustainable, diverse and culturally relevant business models.
Co₂ Shortage: Why A Chemical Problem Could Mean More Empty Shelves
Professor Mark Lorch, Head of Department for Chemistry, Biochemistry and Chemical Engineering, writes on The Conversation how the CO₂ shortage might affect your weekly shop.
U.S. News & World Report Ranks Carnegie Mellon University No. 1 in Six Specialty...
In the newly released 2022 Best Colleges rankings of undergraduate programs, U.S. News & World Reportannounced today that Carnegie Mellon University is ranked No. 1 in six different specialty areas that drive technological innovation worldwide...
New report assesses progress and risks of artificial intelligence
A report by a panel of experts chaired by a Brown professor concludes that AI has made a major leap from the lab to people’s lives in recent years, which increases the urgency to understand its potential negative effects.
Researching advanced medicinal cannabis
AUT and Helius Therapeutics have partnered on the research and development of advanced medicinal cannabis products. Auckland-based Helius, which focuses on phytocannabinoid research...
Ultra-efficient tech to forge sustainable energy future
Researchers from The Australian National University (ANU) have developed a system to transport data using atomically-thin semiconductors in an extremely energy efficient way.
A spoonful of sugar opens a path to longer lasting lithium sulfur batteries
Simply by adding sugar, researchers from the Monash Energy Institute have created a longer-lasting, lighter, more sustainable rival to the lithium-ion batteries that are essential for aviation, electric vehicles and submarines.
Plastic cutlery can be recycled into home-insulating foam – new NZ research
University of Canterbury (UC) Chemical and Process Engineering academic Dr Heon Park, who works in the Biomolecular Interaction Centre, along with co-authors UC Chemical and Process Engineering PhD student Lilian Lin...
Chance for locals to shape new nursing education at Aberystwyth University
Aberystwyth University is holding a series of open days to engage with the local community about its plans to offer nursing qualifications for the first time.
