New testing protocol prevents knee injuries in female athletes
In the early 2000s, researchers around the world sought to understand why female athletes experience anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries at a rate four to six times higher than their male counterparts.
Professor Geoff McLay has been appointed as Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington’s new...
Professor Geoff McLay is currently acting dean of Te Kauhanganui Tātai Ture―Faculty of Law at Te Herenga Waka.
Six marathons in six days in the sahara desert
The University of Hull has helped three athletes prepare for the toughest foot race on the planet. The Marathon Des Sables takes place over six days – and 150 miles - in the heart of the Sahara Desert in North Africa.
Mental health pilot program expands to more primary schools
A pilot mental health program successfully trialled in Victorian primary schools will be expanded to a total of 26 schools in 2021.
Ringo Starr of the bird world heading for extinction
New research from The Australian National University shows palm cockatoos, renowned for their human-like musical drumming behaviour, are threatened with extinction.
Chemistry breakthrough has potential to make more effective cancer drugs with less harmful side...
Chemists have discovered for the first time a unique way to control and modify a type of compound widely used in medicines, including a drug used to treat breast cancer.
An artistic approach to designing medical devices
Jessica Xu, a senior studying mechanical engineering, draws upon her skills as an artist to develop medical devices and assistive technologies.
Science Gallery Dublin brings PLASTIC to Donegal
Plastic: it is essential, yet it chokes our oceans. Plastic is cheap to create but expensive to dispose of. It can last forever but is often only used once.
Fantastic four finish first in international business competition
A Business School team took out the Marshall International Case Competition, held on the University of Southern California campus this February.
UQ joins $18m effort to transform prostate cancer care
The University of Queensland will play a key role in a national effort to revolutionise treatment for men with prostate cancer.
