Pioneering female whisky Master Blender among five to be honoured by Strathclyde
Maureen Robinson, one of the first women in the whisky industry to hold the prestigious title of Master Blender, is one of five people to receive an honorary degree from the University of Strathclyde.
What’s driving the rise of NLM wines?
New research from Adelaide Business School at the University of Adelaide provides a framework for understanding the growing consumer interest in no, low and mid (NLM) alcohol wines.
Dominik Mertz answers questions about strep infections
The World Health Organization (WHO) and the European Centre for Disease Control & Prevention (ECDC) have recently urged vigilance against group A Streptococcus infections, especially for children under 10 years old.
A trip into the therapeutic potential of Australia’s native magic mushrooms
Australia’s first legal, living collection of native magic mushrooms is being studied by scientists in a Brisbane laboratory to help identify characteristics that might be useful for medical research into psychedelic treatments.
Fighting food insecurity during a global pandemic
As the COVID-19 pandemic cripples food systems worldwide, governments must evolve and cooperate to heal the crisis, Johns Hopkins Professor Jessica Fanzo argues in a recent Nature op-ed.
Celebration marks 10 years since discovery of gravitational waves
The 10-year anniversary of the first detection of gravitational waves from colliding black holes will be celebrated at an event at The University of Western Australia this month.
Student in 2,500km cycle for cancer charity
A determined student will cycle 2,500km across nine countries to raise funds for the fight against breast cancer – after his mum overcame the disease.
‘Science @ Home’ kits donated to help children learn throughout summer
Two hundred boxes packed with science activities and experiments are en route to some of Dundee's most deserving children this Summer.
Study explores EV-lane charging potential
Researchers are accelerating the drive towards more sustainable travel, investigating the feasibility of wireless in-lane charging for electric vehicles.
Survey shows three in four Kiwis adopted Covid-19 protective behaviours
Research from Massey University shows an overwhelming majority of New Zealanders support regional (94 per cent) or national lockdowns (81 per cent) if there are new Covid-19 infections in New Zealand.
