COVID economic concerns mean all that glitters really is gold now
With prices for the precious metal close to record highs in world markets, gold has outstripped other investments and investor enthusiasm appears endless.
Aberystwyth University launches Waldo Williams bursary
The Department of Welsh and Celtic Studies at Aberystwyth University has launched a new bursary for students, thanks to the generosity of the family of renowned poet Waldo Williams.
Covid modellers win University of Canterbury research medal
Two University of Canterbury mathematicians who helped develop world-leading modelling to guide New Zealand’s response to the Covid-19 pandemic have won a prestigious award.
UK National Health Service begins rollout of Oxford coronavirus vaccine
The Oxford AstraZeneca vaccinations will be delivered at a small number of hospitals for the first few days for surveillance purposes, as is standard practice, before the bulk of supplies are...
Coronavirus antibodies last at least three months after infection, University of Toronto study finds
Coronavirus antibodies can last at least three months after a person becomes infected with the virus that causes COVID-19, according to a study published in Science Immunology.
Canterbury youth mentoring researcher wins national award
A University of Canterbury researcher has received a prestigious fellowship to study the relationships between young people and their adult mentors.
Researchers pinpoint cause of fatigue during pregnancy
Pregnant women now have a scientific reason for skipping the gym during pregnancy; the same hormone gearing up the body for breastfeeding is also telling the brain to relax rather than run.
In test with mice, Zika virus eliminates brain tumor common in children
A study published in the Cancer Research journal from the American Association for Cancer Research reveals a possible therapeutic use of Zika virus...
Key to fighting chronic inflammation in severe COVID
A treatment to prevent runaway inflammation in patients with severe COVID-19 is a step closer after a University of Queensland-led study into how immune cells respond to the virus.
Shadow RBA says no respite on interest rates
Homeowners hoping for respite on interest rates have little to look forward to, with the Reserve Bank of Australia announcing an increase of 25 basis points to the official cash rate today.
