Evolution wired human brains to act like supercomputers
Scientists have confirmed that human brains are naturally wired to perform advanced calculations, much like a high-powered computer, to make sense of the world through a process known as Bayesian inference.
UOW Sutherland celebrates 20 years of academic excellence and community collaboration
The University of Wollongong’s (UOW) Sutherland campus celebrated two decades of remarkable academic and community achievements and partnerships on 9 November.
UCalgary’s 24-hour coding competition offers students networking and growth opportunities
For some, it was just a few months ago during exam period. For others, it might be years or decades in the past and those bleary-eyed, adrenaline- and caffeine-filled moments at 3 a.m. are a distant memory.
UCalgary celebrates 3rd year of UCeed — the largest university-based investment fund of its...
UCeed launched in June 2020 with a goal to expand the economy and accelerate innovation in Calgary and beyond. Three years later the philanthropically driven...
Waikato pays tribute to open-source data mining trailblazer
The University of Waikato is mourning the passing of Emeritus Professor Ian Witten.
Full law degree launched in Tauranga
Te Piringa Faculty of law is delighted to announce the full suite of Law qualifications at the University of Waikato will be available at the Tauranga campus from 2023.
Diversifying the sciences
UC Riverside’s Khaleel Razak and Frances Sladek receive grants from the University of California-Hispanic Serving Institutions Doctoral Diversity Initiative
Vaporised spacecraft linked to metals in atmosphere
A team of scientists investigating the stratosphere have found particles containing a variety of metals from satellites and spent rocket boosters, vaporised by the intense heat of re-entry.
RespirAq secures $1.5m investment
A company formed to commercialise innovative respiratory technology, RespirAq, developed by AUT researchers has secured $1.5m of investment from Outset Ventures, Icehouse Ventures, and Cure Kids Ventures.
Discovery of North America’s role in Asia’s monsoons offers new insights into climate change
A pioneering study that used climate models to measure the impact of global atmospheric patterns has found new evidence for North America’s hidden role in Asia’s summer monsoon...
