Mapping hotspots for bats may help scientists prepare for future bat-to-human viral outbreaks
A new research paper identifies locations of bats that may host coronavirus based on climate, native forests, and caves where these bats inhabit.
Doctors given new tools to recognise childhood bone cancer symptoms sooner
New guidance on childhood bone cancers aims to save “lives and limbs” by helping healthcare professionals spot warning signs earlier after research showed long waits for diagnosis.
Obesity lowering the age for knee replacements
More than half of Australians who underwent knee replacement for osteoarthritis were obese, increasing their risk of having the operation at a younger age, especially among women.
Engineering firm which saved ancient warship and solves air crash mysteries marks 10-years of...
Scientists behind an engineering consultancy in Southampton which helped save an ancient warship have celebrated their successes after reaching a 10-year milestone.
WA’s leading scientists to share marine expertise with local students
The State’s leading marine researchers are set to share their science expertise with local students this week in the first of a series of teaching sessions on Western Australia’s marine environment.
Human trial finds ultrasound treatment for dementia is safe
Scanning ultrasound to potentially treat Alzheimer's disease has been found to be safe and well tolerated in a first-in-human pilot study conducted by University of Queensland researchers.
Team tackling bullying wins national award
A team of academics who collaborated with students and health leaders to develop a tool that has reduced bullying on clinical placements has won a national award.
International students benefit from extra support
More than 9400 University of Melbourne international students have benefited from expanded support services in 2022, with more programs commencing in Semester 2.
Life-saving Australian discovery helps combat antibiotic resistance
Researchers have found a new method that can detect the presence of a bacterial infection and determine which antibiotics would be most effective for treatment in less than five hours, instead of days.
Banks strikes gold with coveted AMA medal
A prominent public health physician and epidemiologist from The Australian National University (ANU) who has shaped public discourse on e-cigarettes by highlighting the dangers they pose has been honoured by the peak professional body for doctors in Australia.
