Snooze for science and help find a therapy for sleep apnoea
The Centre for Sleep Science at The University of Western Australia is investigating whether a new therapy will reduce the severity of obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) and is looking for participants to take part in a nine-week trial.
Put ChatGPT in C-3PO to make AI as intelligent as humans, scientist says
Connecting multiple AIs together and putting them in the body of a robot, similar to Star Wars’ C-3PO or R2-D2, is the most likely way AI will become as intelligent as humans, according to a scientist from the University of Sheffield.
Landmark study links post-natal depression and low income
A longitudinal study of Queensland families has found women on lower incomes are more likely to suffer with pre and post-natal depression.
NUS and A*STAR researchers develop wearable, stretchable sensor for quick, continuous, and non-invasive detection...
The novel sensor accurately measures markers such as cholesterol and lactate — crucial for the early detection of diseases.
Study aims to visualize invisible injury
Recognizing the toll the pandemic has taken on many health-care workers’ mental health, Dr. Ruth Lanius is examining the role that moral injury plays, and its effects on the brain.
Study finds medications for alcohol use disorders underutilised
Researchers from The University of Western Australia have found medications used to treat alcohol use disorders are severely underutilised in Australia.
UM Rector Yonghua Song receives second prize of State Scientific and Technological Progress Award
An award ceremony for winners of the 2020 State Scientific and Technological Progress Award was held today (3 November) in Beijing.
Partnership renewal highlights music and education at every level
The University of Melbourne has extended its exclusive partnership with the Australian Chamber Orchestra (ACO) for another seven years, with students, staff, and Victorian primary school students among the primary beneficiaries.
Kidney failure impacts life expectancy of women more than men
New research finds women experience a greater loss in life expectancy, and higher likelihood of premature death from kidney disease than men, highlighting a need to find the cause.
Digital platform highlights discoveries and insights of pioneering British chemist
A new digital platform has been launched which offers unprecedented access to the thoughts, discoveries and personal reflections of pioneering British chemist Sir Humphry Davy...
