Nanorippled graphene becomes a catalyst
A team of researchers led by Prof. Andre Geim from the National Graphene Institute (NGI) have discovered that nanoripples in graphene can make it a strong catalyst...
CASR continues world-leading road safety research
Cost effective road improvement, Aboriginal road safety, improving road user behaviour, driver fatigue and benefitting from emerging technologies will be the priorities for the University of Adelaide’s...
Research reveals challenges for people with learning disabilities and/or autism leaving hospital
‘Why are we stuck in hospital?’ report reveals the challenges for people with learning disabilities and/or autistic people trying to leave ‘long-stay’ hospital.
A new model for protecting Indigenous biodiversity knowledge
A new research report presents a pathway to recognise and protect Indigenous biodiversity knowledge and practices in a way that ensures Australia’s First Nations communities can maintain control of and see benefit from their traditional knowledge.
Researchers paving the way for electrified roads
A partnership between Waipapa Taumata Rau and Downer NZ could spell the beginning of the end for “range anxiety”.
New research sheds light on how malaria parasites adapt to their human hosts
A study has characterised the factors that cause the malaria parasite, Plasmodium falciparum, to invest resources into reproduction – to maximise transmission to other hosts – or replication...
Genetic study of endometriosis reveals clues to better treatment
University of Queensland researchers have contributed to the largest ever genetic study of endometriosis, finding new data about the variants that increase risk of the disease.
New tests for designer drugs could help save lives
UTS researchers are developing new drug tests to detect illicit synthetic drugs.
Adverse outcomes in adulthood for abuse survivors
Victims of childhood sexual abuse are more likely to suffer difficulties across multiple aspects of their lives as adults, a University of Otago study has found.
Mental fatigue can impair physical performance – study
People subjected to mentally demanding tasks are likely to find it harder to go on to perform physical exercise, a study shows.
