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Hidden patterns in seismic signals could help forecast eruptions and prevent loss of life on volcanoes, according to pioneering University of Canterbury research spurred by the deadly Whakaari (White Island) eruption.

Many countries are winding back COVID-19 restrictions, but governments should be continuing to promote the importance of voluntary mask use and catching up outdoors.

Chemical Engineers from The University of Western Australia are collaborating on new cost- and carbon-reduction technology to develop stranded gas fields in remote locations.

A University of Alberta research team is working with a Calgary energy company to extract hydrogen and high-demand carbon products from natural gas, while emitting less carbon dioxide in the process.

Dr Barry Catchlove was just 16 years old when he began his studies with the University of Sydney School of Medicine. It was the beginning of an illustrious career and a lifelong relationship with the University.

That’s the goal of NASA’s airborne Lunar Spectral Irradiance, or air-LUSI project, which is sending a telescope into high altitude flight to measure reflected moonlight.

Garlic has traditionally been used to ward off evil spirits, but its reputed powers do not stop it from being infected by multiple viruses.

Curtin University has been named the first of Australia’s Trailblazer universities to receive a share of more than $242 million in federal government funding, to develop a research commercialisation hub to turn research outputs into breakthrough services, products and businesses.

Two Monash University projects addressing the need to improve rehabilitation for stroke and hip fracture patients have received more than $5.9 million from the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF).

A new made-in-Alberta sanitization product aimed at stopping the spread of SARS-CoV-2 will soon be in use at the Edmonton International Airport and government offices in Calgary and Edmonton, thanks to a partnership with scientists at the University of Alberta’s Biosafety Level 3 Lab.