Walls along River Nile reveal ancient form of hydraulic engineering
An international team of researchers says a vast network of stone walls along the River Nile in Egypt and Sudan has revealed an ancient form of hydraulic engineering in the Nile Valley and shed light on connections between ancient Nubia and Egypt.
Over Half Of People With Multiple Long-term Conditions Experience Chronic Pain
People with multimorbidity – two or more long-term health conditions – showed a greater association with chronic pain, according to a new study.
Award for University project that teaches the world to sign
Children and student teachers from more than 30 countries have taken part in Hands of the World, using hand signals and modern technology to allow them to share their love of music.
Researcher engineers a better way to produce carbon fibre from bitumen
A University of Alberta engineering researcher has found a way to produce carbon fibre from bitumen at half the cost of current commercial product and with 70 per cent lower carbon emissions.
Caring for the carers: Innovative new program supports mature carers
An innovative pilot program of the National Centre for Healthy Ageing (NCHA), a partnership between Monash University and Peninsula Health, is providing much-needed support for older Australian carers.
Schulich Medicine & Dentistry joins historic pledge to preserve planetary health
Academic health institutions call for implementation of planetary health education and research, transition to climate-resilient health systems.
Tiny ‘skyscrapers’ help bacteria convert sunlight into electricity
Researchers have made tiny ‘skyscrapers’ for communities of bacteria, helping them to generate electricity from just sunlight and water.
AI and tech ideas take flight at NUS’ first Bay Area forum
Organised for the first time in San Francisco’s buzzing Bay Area, the two-day NUS Innovation Forum sparked a vibrant exchange of ideas between NUS alumni, students, thought leaders and industry experts.
Age-related declines are a consequence of knowing more, not less, says Warwick study
University of Warwick research has shown that the cognitive slowness and disjointedness that comes with aging can be better explained as a symptom of a brain that knows too much (‘cluttered wisdom’) instead of a symptom of a brain that is declining.
Waterloo is leading the way in AI education across society
New workshop and online course enhance AI literacy and promote responsible usage, drawing on expertise across disciplines.
