Scientists pinpoint brain region responsible for effortful helping behaviour
Altruistic behaviour takes place in a different part of the brain to similar activity to help oneself, new research has found.
Stanford Teaching Commons offers new resources for online learning
The website Stanford Teaching Commons provides curated guides on designing online classes; articles on such topics as accessibility, asynchronous activity, and inclusion and equity...
Coronavirus roundup: Entrepreneurship and data analysis
Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, University of Missouri–St. Louis faculty, staff and students have supported the St. Louis community in a wide variety...
E-Fuels can replace fossil fuels
The aircraft, ships, and lorries of the future must be powered by e-fuels—fuels produced partly from captured CO2—and partly from hydrogen produced by the splitting of water.
Power in harnessing natural landscapes to eradicate pests
Alpine ecosystems are under intense pressure from pest species, but University of Otago research has highlighted how the mountains themselves can be used to help eradicate them.
State of Australasia Cities Conference comes to Aotearoa
For the first time in its 20-year history, the State of Australasia Cities Conference will be held in Aotearoa New Zealand next year.
Monash University pharmaceutical scientists honoured in NHMRC Research Excellence Awards
Two Monash University scientists are recipients of prestigious Research Excellence Awards from The National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) of Australia...
Undergraduate quantum science research fellowship launches
The Open Quantum Initiative (OQI), a working group of students, researchers, educators, and leaders across the Chicago Quantum Exchange (CQE)...
Studies look at reactions to COVID vaccines
Two studies into COVID-19 vaccinations in Australian pharmacies have found fewer people reported adverse reactions compared to those who received the jabs at medical practices and vaccine hubs.
Atlantic killer whales show dangerously high levels of toxic chemicals: study
Findings indicate PCBs, DDT continue to pose threats decades after they were banned, even as decline in contamination levels overall testifies to bans’ positive impact, researcher said.
