Discovery of novel brain fear mechanisms offers target for anxiety-reducing drugs
A new target in the brain which underpins the eliciting of anxiety and fear behaviours such as ‘freezing’ has been identified by neuroscientists. The University of Bristol researchers say the discovery of a key pathway in the brain...
Social media platform tailoring could support more fulfilling use, study finds
Redesigning social media to suit different needs of users could make their time online more focused, according to new research by University of Bristol academics.
AUT wins global sustainability award
An Auckland University of Technology (AUT) initiative that has overhauled practical sustainability on campus has been recognised at the inaugural 2021 Green Impact International Special Awards.
Research finds a parent’s intuition for their child’s health is hard to beat
A new study published in The Lancet Child & Adolescent Healthhas found that a parent’s concern that their child is deteriorating in hospital is as...
UWA alumni named as one of Australia’s greatest musicians
Craig Ogden, a former student of The University of Western Australia’s Conservatorium of Music, has been selected by BBC Music Magazine as one of Australia’s 11 best musicians.
UWA granted approval for international branch campuses in India
India’s University Grants Commission has approved The University of Western Australia’s application to establish international branch campuses in India...
Made-in-Alberta sanitizing device kills SARS-CoV-2 virus in 60 seconds
A new made-in-Alberta sanitization product aimed at stopping the spread of SARS-CoV-2 will soon be in use at the Edmonton International Airport and government offices in Calgary and Edmonton, thanks to a partnership with scientists at the University of Alberta’s Biosafety Level 3 Lab.
Strong geothermal potential discovered in northern Singapore
Conducted by scientists from NTU Singapore and TUMCREATE, in collaboration with Surbana Jurong, the updated findings strongly suggest that the northern region of Singapore is a promising site for further geothermal exploration.
Western Engineering investigates freezing technique for water treatment
Western Engineering researchers have teamed up with Core Geoscience Services Inc. (CoreGeo) in a project to investigate the use of cryopurification – water treatment by freezing – for treating contaminated water in a mine in Northern Canada.
Understanding the maternal microbiome
The microbiome -- the trillions of bacteria, fungi and viruses both good and bad living in your body -- and the role it plays in women's health is the focus of this month's University of Adelaide Research Tuesdays lecture.
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