Class Of Diabetes Drugs Reduces Heart Attacks, Strokes, Heart Failure And Death
A newer class of diabetes medications, called GLP-1 receptor agonists, has been shown to reduce the chance of heart attacks, strokes and death from cardiovascular disease by 14-15%, as well as all-cause mortality by 12-13%.
Multidisciplinary education helps fresh NUS graduates navigate fast-changing job market
In 2020, Nicholas Soh Keng Siang was finishing his final year in NUS Mechanical Engineering and looking forward to becoming an aeronautical engineer.
Researchers deconstruct bee stinger to help develop tiny medical devices
The anatomy of bee stingers could help lead to advancements in the emerging field of micro medical devices.
Size of helium nucleus measured more precisely than ever before
In experiments at the Paul Scherrer Institute PSI, an international research collaboration with ETH Zurich involvement has measured the radius of the atomic nucleus of helium...
Do I need a vaccine if I’ve already had COVID-19?
The Centers for Disease Control announced that in most cases, vaccinated adults in the U.S. could start going without masks, even indoors...
Call to end harmful marketing after study reveals children’s exposure
An end to outdoor marketing of gambling, alcohol and junk food is urgently needed to protect children from harm, according to new University of Otago-led research.
Top researchers recognised as finalists in Premier’s Science Awards
Thirteen researchers and a program to inspire female students to take up STEM careers have been named finalists in this year’s Premier’s Science Awards.
Mac grad’s robotic arm offers students a chance to solve the problems of tomorrow
As we mark Global Entrepreneurship Week at McMaster, we are highlighting the innovative thinkers working to turn ideas into reality.
Ambitious global plans for European partnership
A major European research partnership is to expand its collaborative projects to help tackle pressing global issues.
Australia-Africa relations the focus of Curtin’s new engagement centre
Curtin University has launched the Centre for Australia-Africa Relations, a new research and engagement hub that seeks to fill a “critical gap” in Australia’s national academic and policy infrastructure.
