Fast-charging lithium-sulphur batteries on the horizon
New research shows that the next generation of lithium-sulphur (Li||S) batteries may be capable of being charged in less than five minutes, instead of several hours as is currently the case.
Slow Vaccine Roll-out Could Deepen Economic Scars
While South Australia’s economy is recovering strongly, the slow vaccine roll-out is a significant threat to the nation’s ongoing ability to weather the long-term effects of the pandemic.
Massey University awarded Five Stars Plus rating with QS Stars audit
For the third consecutive time, Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa Massey University has been awarded a Five Stars Plus rating from the international educational benchmarking agency Quacquarelli Symonds (QS).
The science is in: Craft beer is unique
While it may irk some people to hear that the beer snobs are right, research has found that craft beer is scientifically unique when compared to mass-produced brews.
International stage beckons for Brisbane gallery startup
A University of Queensland founded startup that builds exhibition design software for art galleries, museums and theatres has been acquired by Swiss company Culture Software Group.
UMD-led Study Could Offer Hope to Pompe Disease Patients
Pompe disease is a rare genetic disorder that disables heart and skeletal muscles and can lead to early death if untreated. The only available treatment is enzyme replacement therapy that...
NTU tops list of world’s best young universities
NTU Singapore has topped this year’s Times Higher Education Young University Rankings again, maintaining its first position from last year.
$1m in funding for project to cull mouse plagues
South Australian researchers are set to use genetic tools to help find innovative solutions to the devastating mouse plagues that have caused massive economic damage to Australian farmers.
Deep-sea eyes evolved to focus on the prize
The remarkable diverse eyes of a group of deep-sea crustaceans evolved in response to specific evolutionary drivers, according to research from The University of Western Australia.
Psychological impacts of Delta
Languishing, burnout and stigma are all among the possible psychological impacts as Delta lingers in the community, says Dr Dougal Sutherland.
