Arctic sea-ice algae attract plastics, new research shows
Amid global calls to reduce plastic production, new research shows high amounts of plastic in Arctic Sea ice and sediment.
2023 Playford Trust Scholarship recipients
Twenty-nine University of Adelaide students have received scholarships from the Playford Memorial Trust.
Online tool found to be effective at assessing dementia risk
Scientists hope the new tool could be used to make it easier for GPs and patients to get information on dementia risk factors.
Major funding for genomics project to combat spider mite infestations
A key genomics project led by a Western biologist, which aims to combat infestations of a pesticide-resistant spider mite, has received significant federal funds.
What else is in a flush? UCalgary researchers are going to find out
Calgary researchers behind the hugely successful COVID-19 wastewater monitoring program and online COVID tracker are convinced of the potential of wastewater as a public health tool, and they’re not alone.
New test provides faster detection of dangerous pregnancy disorder
A new rapid test for the early diagnosis of preeclampsia, a potentially life-threatening complication of pregnancy, has been developed by a team of researchers at UTS.
University of Toronto researchers use solar-powered tech to improve rainwater harvesting in Mexico
A team of University of Toronto researchers is shining a light on the use of solar-powered ultra-violet (UV) LEDs to treat harvested rainwater in Mexico.
Designs for green ammonia plant become a reality
Ammonia is a promising carbon-free fuel source of the future and so if successful, the plant has the potential to considerably advance the UK’s net zero ambitions.
Time of day and a patient’s sex may alter the effectiveness of blood pressure...
New research from a team based at the University of Waterloo suggests that the time of day and a patient's sex may alter the effectiveness of certain blood pressure medications.
Graduate student dreams of global recognition for home country’s folk games
As an undergraduate student at the University of Ghana, Ivy Osei was surprised to discover in herself a passion for learning – and teaching others – about traditional folk games.
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