Increasingly fragmented tiger populations may require ‘genetic rescue,’ Stanford researchers say
Despite being one of the world’s most charismatic species, tigers face uncertain futures primarily due to habitat fragmentation, human-wildlife conflict and poaching.
NUS researchers develop novel material for water quality monitoring device
Introducing ReSURF sensor – an ultrafast, stretchable, self-healing and recyclable sensing device that enables on-site, real-time surveillance of water quality within milliseconds.
UC Elite Athletes awarded scholarships worth $120,000
Twelve elite athletes at the University of Canberra have been given significant financial support for 2022, each receiving a scholarship worth $10,000 at a presentation held on campus today, with the total scholarships awarded worth $120,000.
Student videos guide cancer patients through treatment
For many, visiting a hospital brings feelings of uncertainty and stress. With the help of Swinburne students’ motion graphic videos, patients at Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre (Peter Mac) can receive treatment with less worry.
Stanford Teaching Commons offers new resources for online learning
The website Stanford Teaching Commons provides curated guides on designing online classes; articles on such topics as accessibility, asynchronous activity, and inclusion and equity...
The dark side of workplace humour
The relationship between humour and bullying is explored in a recently published paper in the European Journal of Humour Research.
Sex differences in brain structure present at birth
Sex differences in brain structure are present from birth, research from the Autism Research Centre at the University of Cambridge has shown.
Oxford Mathematician Roger Penrose jointly wins the Nobel Prize in Physics
The 2020 Nobel Prize in Physics has been awarded to Roger Penrose, Reinhard Genzel and Andrea Ghez for their work on black holes.
Space Teams Academy – the closest thing to Virtual Astronaut Training
RMIT University’s Space Industry Hub and One Giant Leap Australia Foundation are offering high school students the opportunity to participate in a virtual space program, the brainchild of a former astronaut.
Simple clinical tool can help diagnose spinal fractures in people with osteoporosis
Only one in three patients are diagnosed with broken bones in the back due to osteoporosis. One reason is that medical staff find it difficult to know who should have a back X-ray. To help address this important diagnostic care gap...
