UM Scientists Disvover First Ancient Elephant Fossil in Malaysia
A team of scientists from Universiti Malaya (UM) has recently discovered the first fossil of ancient elephant Stegodon with a rough geological age of between 30,000 and 80,000 years.
UC partners with local farm for more sustainable milk
University of Canterbury (UC) staff will enjoy sustainable, local milk in their morning cup of tea from 2 November. Lunchroom fridges across Ilam and Dovedale campuses will be stocked with Canterbury’s Choice...
Blue-eyed shags survive Ice Age in New Zealand
The genetic whakapapa of New Zealand’s blue-eyed shags stretches back millions of years – outliving their close relatives throughout the Ice Age – University of Otago research has found.
UM holds science talks to increase local high schoolers’ interest in biomedical sciences
To stimulate local high school students’ interest in learning science, the University of Macau (UM) Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS) organised two science talks on biomedical sciences.
Tuning in to the sounds of Canada’s wildlife
A new AI tool that picks out bird and amphibian sounds in audio recordings could improve how ecologists monitor and study Canada’s wildlife.
New national initiative aims to get kids moving
More than 400 early childhood education and care services and primary schools across Australia – representing over 37,000 children – will next week take part in Australia’s first Physical Literacy Week.
Research is making faba beans a better source of protein
Faba beans pack a high-protein punch, making them rich with promise as an alternative to meat and dairy sources. But the legume also has less desirable qualities, like compounds that cause flatulence and interfere with the body’s nutrient absorption.
Time of day and a patient’s sex may alter the effectiveness of blood pressure...
New research from a team based at the University of Waterloo suggests that the time of day and a patient's sex may alter the effectiveness of certain blood pressure medications.
Nutritional value of huhu grubs assessed for the first time
Huhu grubs have long been prized as a traditional food source and their nutritional value has just been analysed by University of Otago researchers for the first time.
In-person Thanksgiving? Don’t do it.
Thanksgiving is right around the corner and COVID-19 cases are spiking again. Does that mean a Zoom turkey dinner is in your future?
