Slowing the Sugar Rush to Yield Better Grapes
One of the many challenges for grape growers posed by climate change is the accelerated rate at which grapes ripen in warmer climates, which can result in poor colour and aroma development.
Cleaner air has boosted U.S. corn and soybean yields, Stanford-led research shows
The analysis estimates pollution reductions between 1999 and 2019 contributed to about 20 percent of the increase in corn and soybean yield gains during that period – an amount worth about $5 billion per year.
Identifying the Neural Link Between Gut Bacteria and Social Behavior in Mice
Could the germs that live inside of our bodies be affecting our ability to socialize and make friends? Research conducted in recent decades suggests that the answer—for mice—is yes.
‘Science @ Home’ kits donated to help children learn throughout summer
Two hundred boxes packed with science activities and experiments are en route to some of Dundee's most deserving children this Summer.
UTS enters the top tier of young unis
The University of Technology Sydney (UTS) has entered the global top ten in the newly announced 2021 Times Higher Education (THE) Young University Rankings.
Veracity Technology project to kick off led by Te Herenga Waka researcher
A Te Herenga Waka researcher is leading a Science for Technological Innovation National Science Challenge research project on veracity technology.
UOW receives funding for cyber academy partnership
The University of Wollongong (UOW) has secured significant funding from the NSW Department of Education to support the development of the NSW Cyber Academy.
Software tool breathes life into post-COVID office airflow
As offices nationwide spring back to life, interior space designers and architects will soon have an easy-to-use planning tool to put indoor workplace furniture, staff and partitions – quite literally – in their proper place.
Looking at keju from an economist’s perspective
While you may have come across the concept of keju, or China's past civil service examination system, in history books or period dramas, a recent study led by Dr Ting Chen...
Upgrading PPE for staff working on COVID-19 wards cut hospital-acquired infections dramatically
When Addenbrooke’s Hospital in Cambridge upgraded its face masks for staff working on COVID-19 wards to filtering face piece 3 (FFP3) respirators, it saw a dramatic fall – up to 100% – in hospital-acquired SARS-CoV-2 infections among these staff.
