New PhD scholarship focuses on protecting native forests
A new Doctoral Scholarship offers an exciting opportunity for a student to undertake research on the flammability of indigenous forests in New Zealand.
Researchers on a mission from the Moon to Mars
Research that could help materials be found in space more easily, enable satellites to swarm together and extend the reach of telecommunications is being kick-started by new funding.
Diabetes research challenging but paramount
It’s hoped a dietary fibre supplement could one day help manage or prevent type 1 diabetes, with research at The University of Queensland set to progress to the next stage.
How Regent’s is moving towards a more sustainable future
With COP26 (the United Nations Climate Change Conference) now underway, Regent’s has been reviewing our own impact on the environment and the measures we have taken so far to help combat climate change.
Partnership supports diverse STEM scholars
A partnership between the University of Adelaide and Boeing will support students in science technology engineering and maths (STEM).
Coercive control takes significant toll on children
Children can often be overlooked in situations involving interparental coercive control, but the impact on them is significant, a new research review from The Australian National University (ANU) has found.
McGill University provides job opportunities for students amid pandemic
As many students struggle to find work amid the pandemic, McGill University launches new Work Integrated Learning...
Can plants be genetically programmed to save themselves?
Adil Khan has not seen The Martian. But his work is helping to ensure that when human beings do reach Mars, they will have a better time of it than Matt Damon’s Mark Watney.
Maternal microbiome promotes healthy development of the baby
Researchers studying mice have found the first evidence of how a mother’s gut microbes can help in the development of the placenta, and the healthy growth of the baby.
Genetic links between migraine and blood sugar levels confirmed
QUT researchers have found the genetic links between headaches, migraines and blood sugar levels, which ultimately could lead to targeted treatments for patients.
