A New Theory of How Black Holes Merge and Grow Into Heavyweights
The biggest black hole collisions detected by LIGO may have arisen from a flat disk of gas in a young galaxy with a supermassive black hole at its center, says a new study in Nature.
Family planning services in low to middle income countries
As family planning methods continue to remain inaccessible to millions in low to middle income countries (LMICs), University of Adelaide researchers are investigating a way to make it more accessible.
Game-changing new therapy to lower cholesterol and stabilise plaques associated with heart attack
A novel new therapy has been found to reduce harmful plaque in arteries and change its composition so it is less likely to rupture and cause a heart attack, following a clinical trial led by the Victorian Heart Institute (VHI) at Monash University.
Synthetic skin tech transforms wound repair
How Elastagen emerged from a fledgling field to a US$260 million success story with new skin treatments and regenerative medicines.
Computer scientist scoops international awards
A Leicester computer scientist has been presented with a pair of international awards for her work in cybersecurity.
Social prescribing link workers have positive impact on general practice
The rollout of social prescribing link workers in primary care services in England appears to have had a positive impact on patient experience and outcomes...
QUT robotic researchers teaching Spot new tricks
QUT robotics researchers have a new robotic best friend that is helping with a range of research projects including studying how people and robots can better interact.
‘Good’ fats and inflammation: more complex than first thought
Omega-3 fatty acids, popularly believed to reduce inflammation in the body, appear to increase certain inflammatory markers, researchers have found.
‘Innovative, high-tech’ monitoring program a winner for the Reef
Water quality in the Great Barrier Reef will be improved thanks to a multimillion-dollar collaboration between The University of Queensland and the Queensland Department of Environment and Science.
City-scanning satellite set to transform climate monitoring
Edinburgh scientists are set to play a key role in the launch of Europe’s first satellite dedicated to monitoring carbon dioxide levels across the world’s cities and urban areas.
