Hotter, drier, CRISPR: editing for climate change
Gene editing technology will play a vital role in climate-proofing future crops to protect global food supplies, according to scientists at The University of Queensland.
New Global Centre in Clean Energy to be led by the University of Birmingham
The University of Birmingham is to be the UK lead for a new £6.2m Global Centre in Clean Energy.
Membrane around tumors may be key to preventing metastasis
Tough as plastic wrap but elastic like a balloon, the lining could be a target for therapies to limit cancer cells from spreading.
New blood test could improve concussion diagnosis: study
A global blood test for concussion could be a step closer after a Monash University-led study discovered specific proteins or biomarkers that can help diagnose concussions relatively quickly and accurately.
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.
NSW Premier officially opens the UTS Vault
The Premier officially opened the facility at a launch event attended by government, university and industry representatives.
Pumice the key to solving seabird mass death mystery
Researchers have used the evidence of pumice from an underwater volcanic eruption to answer a long-standing mystery about a mass death of migrating seabirds.
Research reveals three new marsupial species – though all likely extinct
The exciting discovery of three new species of a small Australian marsupial has been tempered by the sad fact that each of the newly identified species of mulgara is likely already extinct.
‘Animal-Stress’ Signal Improves Plant Drought Resilience
A team of Australian and German researchers has discovered a novel pathway that plants can use to save water and improve their drought tolerance.
Massey enjoys continued success from Te Pūtea Rangahau a Marsden
Te Pūtea Rangahau a Marsden, the Marsden Fund, have announced funding for seven Massey research projects.
