National platform to nurture deep tech start-ups from Singapore
At the Research, Innovation and Enterprise (RIE) Day, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the National Research Foundation (NRF), Mr Heng Swee Keat...
New study sheds light on the role of social entrepreneurship in obesity prevention
Obesity has sometimes been called the silent epidemic, exposing millions of adults and children around the world to increased risks of non-communicable diseases such as hypertension, diabetes, and coronary heart disease.
New research seeks to better understand the role of the gut microbiome in Crohn’s...
Researchers at the University of Glasgow have secured more than $3m to study the role the gut microbiome plays in post-operative outcomes for patients with Crohn’s disease.
Childhood trauma linked to psychotic symptoms in young cannabis users
Childhood trauma may increase the chance of young people experiencing psychotic symptoms when using cannabis, University of Queensland research has found.
Financial institutions open Detroit area locations based on racial makeup
The placement of banks, credit unions and alternative financial services is significantly influenced by changes in the neighborhoods’ racial composition...
Covid-19 Vaccine Protection Wanes After Three Months, Study Suggests
The protection offered by the Oxford-Astra Zeneca Covid-19 vaccine declines after three months of receiving two doses, a study says.
Defying gravity: Aspiring astronaut recognized as a role model for women in STEM
Floating in microgravity high above Calgary, Makenna Kuzyk saw her future flash before her eyes.
Spleen function discovery could lead to better treatments for infectious diseases
Researchers at the Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity (Doherty Institute) have discovered a new gene that plays an important role in the way the spleen functions, potentially leading to new treatments for infectious diseases.
University set to be test ground for Australia’s first lunar rover
The University of Adelaide will be a key partner in a project to build Australia’s first lunar rover. The University’s Exterres Facilities will be used as the testing ground that will expose ‘Roo-ver’ to a simulation of the harsh environment of space.
Interdisciplinary team wins health grant
Researchers from across AUT have received a $1,364,660 grant from the Health Research Council (HRC) to collaborate with Ngā Maia Māori Midwives Aotearoa, Pasifika Midwives Aotearoa...
