Tiny ants big news when it comes to hitchhiking across the planet
They might be tiny but a new study has found that ants are no small fry when it comes to hitching a human-assisted ride to different pockets of the globe.
Invention sparked by COVID-19 pandemic safely disinfects surfaces continuously
An invention to apply plasma to frequently touched items for continuous disinfection could provide a safe and effective...
Wood becomes first woman to win $1M Waterman Award in math
The voicemail was extremely unusual. It was from the director of the National Science Foundation (NSF), who asked Melanie Wood to call him right back.
New industrial scholarships focus on skills shortages in emerging technologies
QUT will focus on skills shortages in emerging technology industries with $836,000 for new research scholarships in blockchain, machine learning and the internet of things (IoT), backed by industry and the CSIRO Data 61 Next Generation Graduates Program.
HKUST Fintech Industry Seminar Explores Hong Kong’s Pathways to Becoming a Global Fintech Hub
Furthering Hong Kong’s drive to become a leading global fintech hub, a fintech industry seminar organized by the School of Business and Management of The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST Business School)...
University of Bristol to host UK’s most powerful supercomputer to advance AI discovery
The new AI Research Resource (AIRR) will serve as a national resource for researchers and industry experts spearheading AI innovation and scientific discovery – and places Bristol at the centre of the AI revolution.
Hormone-blocking breakthrough helps combat skin cancer recurrence
A Monash University researcher has helped discover how to reduce the recurrence of skin cancer tumours by blocking a naturally-occurring hormone that causes drug resistance in melanoma cells.
Flat out Fabulous: Barbie puts her best foot forward over the years – study
Foot health enthusiasts have researched Barbie’s footwear choices since her debut in the 1950s—and it turns out the iconic doll’s career really took off when she stepped into flatter shoes.
People with eczema needed to help with bathing study
The ‘Bathing study’ has been chosen and developed by people living with eczema, in partnership with researchers from University of Nottingham and Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust.
Pioneering energy start-up Clyde Hydrogen secures over £1m in pre-seed funding
The University spinout company said the investment marked a significant vote of confidence in its mission to develop cutting-edge hydrogen production solutions.
