Kiwi scientists develop method to disinfect PPE for potential reuse in Covid-19
Kiwi scientists have developed a shipping container-based unit to disinfect N95 masks and other PPE, so it can be potentially reused and safely recycled.
Canterbury natural hazard research gets $1.35m funding boost
Three teams from the University of Canterbury have been awarded funding from Toka Tū Ake EQC to fill knowledge gaps and further improve engineering practices, land-use planning and building design to boost resilience.
Bullfrog skin to leapfrog from lab bench to clinics for wound healing soon
A new clinical-grade collagen made from discarded bullfrog skin is leapfrogging from the lab bench to clinics soon.
Microplastics found in naturally occurring slime under Arctic ice cap
Microplastics have been found in some of the most remote and pristine parts of the world, from high atop French mountains to the deep ocean and the creatures that inhabit the marine environment.
New research to make digital transactions quantum safe and twenty times faster
A team of experts, including Monash University researchers, has developed a new technique to implement quantum-safe digital signatures twenty times faster, resulting in speedier and safer online transactions than ever before.
Innovative gel offers new hope to defeat Parkinson’s disease
Researchers from The Australian National University (ANU), in collaboration with The Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health, have developed a new type of hydrogel that could radically transform how we treat Parkinson's disease.
UdeM named 39th in the world in the Times Higher Education ‘Impact’ ranking
The ongoing efforts of the Université de Montréal community in the area of sustainable development have made it stand out internationally.
Key genetic differences found in people with ME/CFS
Scientists have discovered that people diagnosed with ME/CFS have significant differences in their DNA, offering the first robust evidence that genes contribute to a person’s chance of developing the disease.
UNSW Sydney ranked among world’s best for 47 subjects
The 2024 QS Subject Rankings place 19 UNSW subjects in the top 50 worldwide and 10 at number one in Australia.
Waikato welcomes Viet Nam – New Zealand Education Forum
University of Waikato is proud to welcome members of the Vietnamese parliament and higher education leaders to campus on Monday for today’s Viet Nam – New Zealand Education Forum.
