Search engines and social media can forecast disease outbreaks
Internet search engine queries and social media data can be early warning signals, creating a real-time surveillance system for disease forecasting, says a recent University of Waterloo study.
Dramatic changes in New Zealand river flows, research finds
Parts of the North Island have seen extreme rainfall this summer, but long-term trends show summer river flows are decreasing in these areas and they’re likely to be getting drier.
Inflation a rising concern in retirement planning
Retirement planning remains as important as ever for New Zealanders with inflation becoming a significant factor to take into consideration.
UNSW academics awarded more than $14m for health and medical research
Five projects have received funding from the Australian Government's Medical Research Future Fund.
UQ research to keep batteries going and going…
Flat batteries could be a thing of the past thanks to lithium-ion battery nanotechnology developed by The University of Queensland.
UCalgary authors take all 3 finalist spots for W.O. Mitchell Book Prize
UCalgary’s exceptional contribution to the Calgary literary scene was recognized from on high this week as the shortlist was announced for the prestigious W.O. Mitchell Book Prize and the three finalists are all UCalgary writers.
Kids’ noses can better fight COVID-19
University of Queensland-led research has found the lining of children’s noses is better at inhibiting SARS-CoV-2 infections than adult noses.
Child body weight has limited effects on mood and behavioural disorders, study suggests
Childhood body mass index is unlikely to have a big impact on children's mood or behavioural disorders, according to a study led by the University of Bristol and published today [20 December] in eLife.
Superconducting germanium made with industry-compatible methods
Scientists have paved the way for next-generation quantum circuits by successfully making a semiconducting element commonly used in electrical devices superconducting.
Hotter, drier, CRISPR: editing for climate change
Gene editing technology will play a vital role in climate-proofing future crops to protect global food supplies, according to scientists at The University of Queensland.
