University of Macau kicks off celebration for 40th anniversary
The University of Macau (UM) today (17 January) held an opening ceremony to kick off the celebration for its 40th anniversary.
COVID-19 transmission chains in the UK accurately traced using genomic epidemiology
Their analysis draws on >50k virus genome sequences – 26k of which were gathered through the COVID-19 Genomics UK (COG-UK) consortium
Could We Harness Energy from Black Holes?
A new Columbia study indicates energy can be extracted from black holes through reconnection of magnetic field lines.
Snakes evolve a magnetic way to be resistant to venom
Certain snakes have evolved a unique genetic trick to avoid being eaten by venomous snakes, according to University of Queensland research.
Are partially protected areas the ‘red herrings’ of marine conservation?
Partially protected marine areas create confusion and don’t meet their broad conservation objectives, UNSW researchers have found.
Why COVID-19 pneumonia lasts longer, causes more damage than typical pneumonia
Bacteria or viruses like influenza that cause pneumonia can spread across large regions of the lung within hours.
Students worldwide learning science thanks to the University of Waikato
Making science lessons relevant, engaging, and real in a busy and ever-changing world can be a challenge. But for more than 15 years, the Science Learning Hub at the University of Waikato...
Nanoparticle Immunization Technology Could Protect Against Many Strains of Coronaviruses
The SARS-CoV-2 virus that is causing the COVID-19 pandemic is just one of many different viruses in the coronavirus family.
The Power of Education: Teach for Australia
Teach for Australia seeks to break the cycle of educational inequity by partnering exclusively with schools that serve low socio-economic communities...
Truly astronomical: over half a billion celestial objects mapped
More than 690 million celestial objects have been catalogued, photographed and are now available online for exploration by the public, thanks to an international research collaboration.