Ross River Virus linked to warmer temperatures
Australians are being urged to prevent mosquito bites this summer, as new research has found warmer temperatures heighten the risk of Ross River Virus outbreaks, especially in river land and coastal regions.
Environmentally friendly ‘biofoam’ could address plastic pollution crisis
A new biodegradable packing foam developed at UBC not only potentially addresses the world’s plastic pollution crisis but also serves as an equal and true partnership example of working with First Nations.
New study sheds light on molecular motion
New research has shown how a synthetic self-made fibres can guide molecular movement that can be fuelled by light over long distances, a discovery that could pave the way for new ways to use light as a source of sustainable energy.
Lockdown a moot point for ambitious law students
While the COVID-19 pandemic has halted international travel, it has not stopped RMIT law students from battling it out in the world’s largest mooting competition.
Monash University scientists star in documentary to premiere at the Melbourne International Film Festival
LeadingMonash University academics working at the forefront of some of the world’s most pressing challenges will feature in an independent documentary – The Endangered Generation?
UQ vaccine research targets lumpy skin disease
Scientists at The University of Queensland are developing a protein-based vaccine to protect Australia’s beef industry from lumpy skin disease (LSD).
Innovative fitness program encourages kids with heart disease or transplants to train safely at...
Zacharie Biollo, 16, was born with a ventricle missing in his heart and had three life-saving surgeries by the time he was three years old.
Drug resistance may make common infections untreatable
This article by Senior Research Fellow Christine Carson, from The University of Western Australia's School of Medicine, originally appeared in The Conversation on 24 November 2023.
Delivering housing affordability solutions
Expert economists from the University of Adelaide will share their solutions to the current housing affordability crises during a series of presentations at a free workshop this September.
Earthquake prone: how can we bring our riskiest buildings up to scratch?
As some of Aotearoa’s most seismically vulnerable buildings wait for upgrades, researchers say well-designed programmes to facilitate these potentially life-saving works should be prioritised.
