Global COVID-19 treatment trial shows current antivirals are of little benefit to hospitalized patients
In just six months, the world’s largest randomized control trial on COVID-19 therapeutics has generated conclusive evidence..
Large-scale study reveals autoimmune disorders now affect around one in ten
A new population-based study, involving 22 million people, shows that autoimmune disorders now affect around one in ten individuals.
Beaches won’t go extinct but tough decisions ahead
A claim half the world’s beaches could be extinct by the turn of the century is being disputed by an international team of coastal scientists including Associate Professor Giovanni Coco.
Hedland High alumna Karla returns to inspire others
Hedland Senior High School graduate Karla Ivkovic has returned to her alma mater hoping to encourage a new generation of students to pursue higher education and dream big when it comes to careers in science and engineering.
Navigating the next phase of COVID-19: three critical issues for business leaders
Business leaders need to address questions on work processes, performance and virtual teams to improve productivity and engagement through the COVID-19 induced recession, says UNSW Business School.
Pinpointing the cause of a mysterious heart disease affecting women
Researchers are exploring the genetics behind spontaneous coronary artery dissection.
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?
New testing method offers better diagnosis and treatment for the most severe form of...
Researchers have uncovered two proteins that are unique to viable sperm, offering men with the most severe form of male infertility both a non-invasive diagnostic test and...
App predicts risk of developing Alzheimer’s
A new study from Lund University in Sweden shows that validated biomarkers can reveal an individual’s risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease.
Lack of simulations hampering driverless vehicle revolution
Algorithms that accurately reflect the behaviour of road users - vital for the safe roll out of driverless vehicles - are still not available, warn scientists.
