Waterloo researcher awarded Michael J. Fox Foundation grant
Dr. Kaylena Ehgoetz Martens, a researcher in Kinesiology and Health Sciences, is part of an international team that received $1.35 million USD from the Michael J. Fox Foundation (MJFF) for a joint project on freezing of gait (FOG)...
A better nasal swab for Covid-19 testing
MIT spinout OPT Industries uses novel additive manufacturing systems to create intricately-designed products.
Animals like crickets use the ground to amplify calls: Western study
When animals ‘sing’ sitting on the ground- such as when crickets chirp— their volume and reach increase dramatically, by as much as ten-fold. This result from a study by Western researchers...
Superbug killer: New nanotech destroys bacteria and fungal cells
Researchers have developed a new superbug-destroying coating that could be used on wound dressings and implants to prevent and treat potentially deadly bacterial and fungal infections.
Study shows beach signage education could save lives this summer
A new beach safety study aims to prevent accidental beach drownings of young people through the identification of their understanding – and misunderstanding – of common beach signs.
Lincoln the place to be as domestic enrolments reach new heights
Domestic students have flocked to Lincoln University this semester, following the institution’s swift move to address an increasing need for work-ready graduates in the food and fibre sectors.
Humanities honour for Curtin author elected inaugural Indigenous Fellow
A luminary of Australian literature, John Curtin Distinguished Professor Kim Scott has been announced as a 2024 Fellow in the Australian Academy of the Humanities.
Radio astronomers discover 8 new millisecond pulsars
A group of astronomers has discovered 8 millisecond pulsars located within the dense clusters of stars, known as “globular clusters'', using South Africa’s MeerKAT radio telescope.
Research project reaches major milestone in NHS to protect babies from deadly infection
More than 1,100 pregnant women in North East UK have taken part in a rapid beside test to protect newborns from life-threatening illnesses which can be passed onto babies during birth.
Wood becomes first woman to win $1M Waterman Award in math
The voicemail was extremely unusual. It was from the director of the National Science Foundation (NSF), who asked Melanie Wood to call him right back.
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