University of Canterbury edX course a volcanic winner
In only its first year offering massive open online courses (MOOCs), the University of Canterbury has won an international prize for an exceptional volcanic online course.
University of Toronto’s Dalla Lana School of Public Health provides culturally safe vaccinations for...
Indigenous health experts at the University of Toronto are running a COVID-19 vaccination clinic for Toronto’s Indigenous communities – part of an effort to marry public health measures with culturally appropriate care.
Identifying the Neural Link Between Gut Bacteria and Social Behavior in Mice
Could the germs that live inside of our bodies be affecting our ability to socialize and make friends? Research conducted in recent decades suggests that the answer—for mice—is yes.
Traumatic brain injuries under the microscope
People who sustain a traumatic brain injury (TBI), including concussion, may soon know if they are likely to develop Parkinson’s disease or a long-term memory impairment, thanks to a ground-breaking University of Adelaide study.
New research proves diet can put Type 2 diabetes into remission
A team of researchers from Teesside University and the University of British Columbia has published a study showing that people can effectively control their Type 2 diabetes through diet...
Bright idea: new LEDs can detect off food and lethal gases
Your smart device could soon be even smarter with a new infrared light emitting diode (LED) that is ‘tuneable’ to different wavelengths of light – it could enable your fridge to tell you when your food...
Toxic metal air pollution nanoparticles found inside the ‘powerhouses’ of heart cells of city...
Toxic metallic air pollution nanoparticles are getting inside the crucial, energy-producing structures within the hearts of people living in polluted cities, causing...
Expert Brian Coombes on what you need to know about Salmonella
The spread of extensively drug-resistant Salmonella in Canada has prompted serious public health concern.
Detecting functional changes at the proteome level
ETH researchers have drastically improved existing proteomics techniques so they can capture all functional alterations in proteins.
Growing business leaders for the horticultural industry
The value of the New Zealand horticulture industry has grown by more than 60% in the past decade due to investment in new crop varieties, growing techniques, and harvest and post-harvest practices.
