Researchers investigate garlic’s hidden powers
Garlic has traditionally been used to ward off evil spirits, but its reputed powers do not stop it from being infected by multiple viruses.
Jump in cancer diagnoses at 65 implies patients wait for Medicare, according to Stanford...
Analyzing a national cancer database, researchers find a bump in diagnoses at 65, suggesting that many wait for Medicare to kick in before they seek care.
National parks and other protected areas often fail to conserve Earth’s forests, research finds
We must make protected areas more effective, to conserve what’s left of Earth’s plants and animals.
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.
University of Glasgow celebrates Lord Kelvin bicentenary
The University of Glasgow is welcoming guests from around the world to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the birth of Lord Kelvin.
From mountain views to village visits: Exploring the many facets of Yunnan’s healthcare
Traversing a towering mountain in China’s southwestern Yunnan province, witnessing the spirit of collaboration behind its local healthcare services and exploring the intricacies of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)...
New Monash study shows wind patterns key in causing coral bleaching on Great Barrier...
The urgent fight to protect Australia’s iconic Great Barrier Reef from disastrous mass coral bleaching events has been given a significant boost, with new research from Monash University identifying wind patterns as a key cause.
How Canadians’ lifestyle behaviours changed during the COVID-19 pandemic
Sixty per cent of roughly 1,600 Canadians who took part in a new McGill University study say their lifestyle habits either stayed the same or improved during the COVID-19 pandemic.
University of Auckland holds place in global top 100
A consistently high international reputation has ensured the University of Auckland maintains its place in the top universities of the world, as reflected in the just released 2023 QS World University Rankings.
Massey alumnus wins Booker Prize 2022
After achieving notable success with his 2010 debut novel, Chinaman: The Legend of Pradeep Mathew, Mr Karunatilaka’s long-awaited second novel has accumulated praise from critics and the Booker judges alike.
