Fruit fly helps unlock clues about how organs, tissue and cancer grow
The fruit fly, Drosophila, has been used by scientists for more than 100 years to unravel key features of life on earth, such as how animals respond to the sun and how the bodies of animals are patterned from head to tail.
University of Toronto astronomers are helping find the missing universe
Astronomers at the University of Toronto have spotted some of the most elusive stuff in our universe by taking a deep look at the cosmic web, the network of filaments and knots that trace the large-scale distribution of galaxies.
Multiplex CEO to deliver 2024 Dr George Hondros Memorial Lecture
Global CEO of Multiplex and UWA engineering graduate John Flecker will deliver this year’s Dr George Hondros Memorial Lecture, sharing his insights on ‘Why Multiplex has stood the test of time’.
Veracity Technology project to kick off led by Te Herenga Waka researcher
A Te Herenga Waka researcher is leading a Science for Technological Innovation National Science Challenge research project on veracity technology.
Lakehead University research team receives funding to explore the Midcontinent Rift
A Lakehead University researcher is receiving $300,000 from the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada and $150,000 from Clean Air Metals Inc.
University of Hull Launches Three New Phd Projects With Team GB
The University of Hull has announced it will deliver a new PhD cluster of research as part of its official partnership with Team GB.
Study reveals plunge in lithium-ion battery costs
Analysis quantifies a dramatic price drop that parallels similar improvements in solar and wind energy, and shows further steep declines could be possible...
‘Animal-Stress’ Signal Improves Plant Drought Resilience
A team of Australian and German researchers has discovered a novel pathway that plants can use to save water and improve their drought tolerance.
AI initiative gives Gaelic a foothold in the digital age
Linguists and Artificial Intelligence specialists are embarking on an ambitious programme designed to help Scottish Gaelic flourish in the digital age.
$5M gift aimed at supporting Canada’s most vulnerable seniors
Older Canadians who are low-income, homeless or precariously housed face complex social barriers and challenges to their health and mobility, which have been amplified by the pandemic.
