Beaches won’t go extinct but tough decisions ahead
A claim half the world’s beaches could be extinct by the turn of the century is being disputed by an international team of coastal scientists including Associate Professor Giovanni Coco.
Scientist recognised for research into Congo peatlands
A researcher who exposed the threat that climate change poses to tropical forests in Africa has been elected a Fellow of the Royal Society, one of the highest accolades in science.
Navigating the next phase of COVID-19: three critical issues for business leaders
Business leaders need to address questions on work processes, performance and virtual teams to improve productivity and engagement through the COVID-19 induced recession, says UNSW Business School.
Brain imaging is on the move with wearable scanning development
New research has demonstrated, for the first time, that a wearable brain scanner can measure brain function whilst people are standing and walking around.
In-person Thanksgiving? Don’t do it.
Thanksgiving is right around the corner and COVID-19 cases are spiking again. Does that mean a Zoom turkey dinner is in your future?
Recycling marine plastics to save wildlife
Protecting turtles from marine debris strewn across the Northern Territory coastline and recycling plastic pollution is the focus of a new University of Adelaide-led project.
E-Fuels can replace fossil fuels
The aircraft, ships, and lorries of the future must be powered by e-fuels—fuels produced partly from captured CO2—and partly from hydrogen produced by the splitting of water.
Victorian Medtech Skills and Device Hub to accelerate growth in vibrant medtech sector
An Australian-first medical technology hub, led by the University of Melbourne and backed by the Victorian Government, is set to accelerate Victoria’s medical technology development ecosystem.
Mysterious monolith spotted on Mānoa campus
Like a scene from the epic science fiction movie 2001: A Space Odyssey, mysterious monoliths have been appearing around the world since in mid-November...
Wearable device to prevent dangerous dehydration
An innovative wearable device to warn of dehydration in the elderly is being designed by a University of Southampton researcher. The device could prevent serious illness and save lives every year – particularly when heatwaves hit.
