Astronomers discover new Earth-sized world orbiting an ultra-cool star
A new, Earth-sized planet orbiting an ultra-cool red dwarf star, has been detected by an international team of astronomers – just 55 light years away.
Saturated fatty acid levels increase when making memories
Saturated fatty acid levels unexpectedly rise in the brain during memory formation, according to University of Queensland research, opening a new avenue of investigation into how memories are made.
Researchers fear career breaks risk future funding success
Fierce competition for medical research funding makes many researchers loath to disclose in grant applications their career disruptions, such as illness or childbirth, to explain research output gaps for fear of appearing ‘weak’ or unable to fulfil long-term research.
Muscle Pain and Energy-Rich Blood: Cholesterol Medicine Affects the Organs Differently
Contrary to expectation, treatment with statins has a different effect on blood cells than on muscle cells, a new study from the University of Copenhagen reveals.
ECLS trial shows reduction in late-stage diagnoses of lung cancer
Lung cancer affects more than 5000 people every year in Scotland and within a year 4000 have died, usually because the diagnosis is made too late for curative treatment.
UNSW community recognised in 2023 King’s Birthday Honours
From research into addiction and mental disorders, to service to tertiary education, UNSW community members have been honoured across a range of varied disciplines.
Professor Mohan Dutta receives award for applied communication scholarship
Professor Dutta has been announced as the 2023 recipient of the National Communication Association’s Gerald M Phillips Award.
Hunga Volcano eruption and its once-in-a-century atmospheric wave
Hunga Volcano in the Kingdom of Tonga began a new eruptive sequence on 19 December 2021, culminating in the climactic eruption on 15 January 2022.
BMX riders harness fear to reach their athletic potential
The informal training methods of BMX riders could be the key to unlocking new heights for athletes, a University of Queensland-led study has found.
Victoria to skill-up Asia Pacific‘s future mRNA medicines manufacturing workforce
The Victorian Government and Monash University have partnered to establish Australia’s first dedicated mRNA medicines manufacturing workforce training centre through a landmark agreement supported...
