UWA researchers recognised in Premier’s Science Awards
A world leader in agricultural science from The University of Western Australia was last night named WA Scientist of the Year while three other UWA researchers won their categories in this year’s Premier’s Science Awards.
Funding boost to improve manufacturing of viral vaccines
OVO Biomanufacturing, a spin-out company from Coventry University and the University of Warwick, has successfully secured £100,000...
The science is in: Craft beer is unique
While it may irk some people to hear that the beer snobs are right, research has found that craft beer is scientifically unique when compared to mass-produced brews.
UQ lab to detect and measure tiny plastic particles in the human body
In one of the world’s first plastics contamination-controlled laboratories, University of Queensland researchers have begun testing blood and tissue samples to develop ways to detect and measure nanoplastics in the human body.
Research to understand COVID-19 spread on public transport
Amajor scientific study has been launched to understand the risks of COVID-19 transmission on buses and trains - and to identify the best measures to control it.
World’s largest study reveals the long-term health impacts of flooding
The world’s largest and most comprehensive study of the long-term health impacts of flooding – via analysis of over 300 million hospitalisations records in eight countries prone to flooding events...
Dundee surgeon among UK team transforming cancer services in Nablus
A University of Dundee academic has told how the efforts of UK medics are helping to transform care for women with some of the lowest breast cancer survival rates in the world.
How can quantum technology improve earthquake detection?
Perhaps the most challenging thing about earthquakes is the great uncertainty around where and when they are likely to strike, which makes taking actions that may save lives challenging.
UNSW researchers granted top honours from Australian Academy of Science
Three UNSW scientists are honoured for cutting-edge research into climate change and ocean systems, nanomaterials and food and health, and DNA sequencing and gene activity.
Residue from household disinfectants may be leading to drug resistance in deadly bacteria
Macquarie University scientists have contributed to a new study that suggests we may need to rethink current disinfection strategies at home and in hospitals in the fight against superbugs.
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