Physicists create ‘quasicrystals’ that exhibit superconductive properties
Researchers at the University of Toronto and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology have discovered a way to create new atomically thin versions of quasicrystals...
Shaun Boe named new dean of Western’s Faculty of Health Sciences
Shaun Boe, PhD’06, MPT’08, has been named dean of the Faculty of Health Sciences at Western. He will begin a five-year term starting April 1, 2025.
New evidence static electricity sense could be a factor in evolution of extreme body...
Could detecting static electricity be a factor in explaining why treehopper insects have evolved such bizarre body shapes?
Researchers get down to the molecules of disease occurrence
A breakthrough genetic discovery from researchers at the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry is unlocking new clues about why some individuals experience early onset of neurodegenerative diseases.
Why men, wealthy people and maritime residents are more likely to develop skin cancer
Study compares UV exposure and behaviours among different groups in with the goal of improving public health efforts aimed at reducing melanoma rates.
Two new degrees in robotics and advanced chemical and pharmaceutical manufacturing launched
NTU Singapore is introducing two new undergraduate degree programmes in robotics and advanced chemical and pharmaceutical manufacturing in August 2025.
Waikato University computer science students help Africa medical charity
An international charity which finds sponsorship for medical students to study in Africa has had a helping hand from a team of Waikato University computer science students.
Monash University innovation recognised as global contender for Science Start-Up Breakthrough of the Year...
Kite Magnetics, a Monash University spinout developing ground-breaking electric motor technology, has been shortlisted as one of 25 global ventures to pitch for the Science Breakthrough of the Year Award at the Falling Walls Science Summit in Berlin later this year.
Environment impacts mental health of young people – research
Living in areas with high numbers of fast food, alcohol and gambling outlets, can negatively impact young people’s mental health, new research shows.
Scientists see the light with diabetes and hypertension breakthrough
A collaboration between The University of Western Australia and Yonsei University in South Korea has developed a revolutionary method of diagnosing diabetes and hypertension, with major potential for precise...
