‘Animal-Stress’ Signal Improves Plant Drought Resilience
A team of Australian and German researchers has discovered a novel pathway that plants can use to save water and improve their drought tolerance.
New research institute to accelerate the search for a cure for MND
The new UK Motor Neuron Disease Research Institute, or UK MND RI, aims to discover new treatments that could ultimately mean MND becomes a curable condition.
Promising new therapy for inoperable brain cancers
Australian scientists have made progress on a potential new approach that could be used to treat some of the most deadly brain cancers.
Double awards win for UC Pacific education specialist
University of Canterbury (UC) Senior Lecturer Leali’ie’e Dr Tufulasi Taleni has been recognised for his research and impact in the field of Pacific education, winning two national awards.
Innovative fitness program encourages kids with heart disease or transplants to train safely at...
Zacharie Biollo, 16, was born with a ventricle missing in his heart and had three life-saving surgeries by the time he was three years old.
University of Bristol joins innovative therapeutic drug discovery partnership
The University of Bristol has joined the Evotec beLAB1407 BRIDGE Partnership, an innovative venture aiming to advance new therapeutic drug discoveries.
How to get salt out of water: Make it self-eject
Crystallizing salts can grow “legs,” then tip over and fall away, potentially helping to prevent fouling of metal surfaces, researchers find.
University of Melbourne surges ahead in global sustainability rankings
The University of Melbourne’s efforts to tackle the world’s greatest environmental and social issues has seen it jump a massive 42 places to be ranked ninth best in the world in the latest Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) Sustainability Rankings.
University of Toronto’s Dalla Lana School of Public Health provides culturally safe vaccinations for...
Indigenous health experts at the University of Toronto are running a COVID-19 vaccination clinic for Toronto’s Indigenous communities – part of an effort to marry public health measures with culturally appropriate care.
Highly irregular sleep patterns may increase dementia risk: study
People with very irregular sleep patterns could have increased risk of dementia compared to those who wake and sleep at more regular times, Monash University-led research has found.
