New research proves diet can put Type 2 diabetes into remission
A team of researchers from Teesside University and the University of British Columbia has published a study showing that people can effectively control their Type 2 diabetes through diet...
UOW’s Science Space to welcome state-of-the-art Energy Futures Zone
The University of Wollongong’s (UOW) Science Space will soon be home to a state-of-the-art gallery dedicated to showcasing the world of energy futures, after receiving a $2.5 million grant from the Australian Government.
DNA Editing Technique Provides New Tool for Disease Research and Gene Therapy
Researchers at the University of Adelaide, the South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute (SAHMRI) and CSIRO have developed a new technique to edit genes in living cells with unprecedented efficiency.
New project will help teachers tackle toxic masculinity in schools
Toxic masculinity and misogynistic gender narratives are gaining traction online and in Australian classrooms, threatening gender equality and contributing to gender-based violence.
The path to achieving net-zero liquid fuel
Researchers from Monash University and Hokkaido University have developed a method that converts carbon dioxide into a diesel-range fuel and has the potential to produce a net-zero liquid fuel alternative to power cars more sustainably.
Durham Book Festival 2024 programme announced
Durham’s annual Book Festival will return from 10 – 13 October, welcoming a host of writers from across the world and celebrating the power of the written word.
Children’s screen time surged during pandemic: study
Children have been spending almost triple the recommended amount of screen time during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new Western-led study.
Stem cell “magic potion” with promise
Biomedical engineer Dr Jiao Jiao Li has taken out the 2024 Eureka Prize for Emerging Leader in Science for her research using the healing powers of stem cells to treat chronic diseases like osteoarthritis.
COP26: time for New Zealand to show regional leadership on climate change
As the UN climate summit in Glasgow kicks off on Sunday, it marks the deadline for countries to make more ambitious pledges to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Multiplex CEO to deliver 2024 Dr George Hondros Memorial Lecture
Global CEO of Multiplex and UWA engineering graduate John Flecker will deliver this year’s Dr George Hondros Memorial Lecture, sharing his insights on ‘Why Multiplex has stood the test of time’.
