Astronomers see white dwarf switch on and off
White dwarfs are what most stars become after burning off the hydrogen that fuels them. Now our astronomers have seen one of these galactic objects switching on and off for the first time.
Simons Observatory Large Aperture Telescope achieves first light milestone
The Simons Observatory (SO) has completed the installation of its Large Aperture Telescope (LAT) near the summit of Cerro Toco in the Atacama Desert of northern Chile.
Parkinson’s Disease is Not One, But Two Diseases
Researchers around the world have been puzzled by the different symptoms and varied disease pathways of Parkinson’s patients.
FHTM Students Won Top Prizes at the 2022 PATA Student Talk in Macao
Organized by the Pacific Asia Travel Association Macau SAR Student Chapter (also known as PATA Macao Student Chapter) and supported by PATA Macau Chapter, the 2022 PATA Student Talk in Macao was successfully held on April 28, 2022.
Ancient dung reveals earliest evidence of farmed animals
Ancient dung has helped provide archaeologists with the earliest evidence of animals being farmed for food.
Aussie avocado technology to hit Latin America
A tissue-culture propagation technology developed at The University of Queensland to grow hundreds of plants from a single cutting is set to bolster avocado production across Latin America to meet growing demand.
Independent audit praises Otago’s student achievement and support
An independent audit of the University of Otago – Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka has highlighted its outstanding track record in academic achievement as well as its support systems in place for students.
Artificial intelligence to predict heart disease
A new project using artificial intelligence technology could spell a medical breakthrough for people suffering from, or at risk of, coronary artery disease, the single leading cause of death in Australia.
Endangered dolphins’ diet may have changed for the better
Detective work suggests a rare New Zealand dolphin finds food more easily since the establishment of a marine sanctuary.
Young people want trustworthy mental health apps
Young people may not be receiving the mental health support they need because of a lack of trust in the smartphone apps that deliver such services, a study suggests.
