Leading photonics expert crowned Innovator of the Year
A University of Adelaide professor who is helping to position South Australia as a hub for photonics and quantum innovation has been named the 2022 South Australian Innovator of the Year.
Research project to explore whether digital coaching can support people with frailty
A project led by BU’s Professor Jane Murphy will explore whether digital coaching can support older people with frailty.
UK faces post-pandemic bereavement crisis and lasting legacy of grief
New research has highlighted the difficulties and distress people experienced when trying to get support after the death of a loved one during the pandemic, with more than half of people (51 per cent)...
Scientists show drought-tolerant crops need skin in the game
The Holy Grail of crops that can survive long heat waves and drought may be a step closer with scientists finding a way to precisely measure a plant's water loss through its skin.
California’s Drought is Getting Worse. In a Q&A, Laurel Larsen Explains How Data Science...
California is amidst a period of intensifying drought. As of July 8(link is external), Governor Gavin Newsrom (D-Calif.) had issued drought emergency declarations for 50 of the state's 58 counties...
Mushroom-derived materials could offer benefits for developing nations in Africa
A research team from the University of Bristol has suggested that mycelium composites could offer a sustainable alternative to traditional building materials and help address socio-economic and environmental challenges in Africa.
The University of Warwick in top 1% for THE rankings sustainability category
The University of Warwick is in the top 1% of institutions in a key sustainability ranking published today by (THE) Times Higher Education.
Bumper research harvest anticipated from AW Howard recipients
A thriving crop of The University of Western Australia postgraduate students have the AW Howard Memorial Trust to thank for giving their agricultural research projects the financial support to grow.
HKU Dentistry study presents “positive stress” to boost tooth tissue regeneration
Stress is typically thought of as a negative phenomenon, but researchers at HKU Dentistry found “positive stress” that can induce good changes in tooth stem cells to make them more resistant to injury and disease.
Students develop tool to predict the carbon footprint of algorithms
Within the scientific community, it is estimated that artificial intelligence - otherwise meant to serve as a means to effectively combat climate change...
