UBC-grown biotech companies lead global pandemic efforts
Millions of Canadians have received the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine, but what many may not realize is that a key component of the injection was developed right here at UBC.
International research award for Southampton professor
The University of Southampton’s Professor Chris Brown has received a prestigious international award in recognition of his world-leading and influential research work.
University of Macau’s breakthrough in nanotechnology optimises cancer photothermal therapy
Dai Yunlu, an assistant professor in the University of Macau’s (UM) Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS), and his research team, have designed and synthesised a versatile H2S nanomodulator...
Fungus-fighting protein key to overcoming autoimmune disease and cancer
A protein in the immune system programmed to protect the body from fungal infections is also responsible for exacerbating the severity of autoimmune diseases such as irritable bowel disease (IBS)...
Turbine cooling turns night into day
Keeping turbines running efficiently during a hot Australian summer’s day can be hard work. But a new technology is drawing on the cold night air to make it easier.
UNSW solar energy pioneer Martin Green shares $US3m scientific prize
In his second international accolade in as many days, Scientia Professor Martin Green has been awarded the VinFuture Grand Prize in Hanoi for his transformational work in solar energy.
Locally developed 60-second breath test receives provisional authorisation from HSA
An easy-to-use breath test that can accurately detect COVID-19 within a minute has received provisional authorisation from Singapore’s Health Sciences Authority (HSA).
Top specialist to lead women’s and children’s health research institute
A world-renowned reproductive biomedical specialist whose research is helping to improve health outcomes for mothers and babies has been named as the new Director for the University of Adelaide’s Robinson Research Institute (RRI).
USC plans dramatic expansion of sustainability curriculum
USC is planning a major expansion of its undergraduate curriculum focused on sustainability in the coming school year to help prepare future leaders to protect the planet.
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.
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