Scientists discover leftovers of Earth’s dramatic formation
Researchers have uncovered the most detail ever of the mysterious structures laying between the Earth's mantle and core, also providing the strongest evidence yet they started life as an ocean of molten magma that eventually sunk.
PhD student aims to change how engineering is done in northern and Indigenous communities
Raylene Mitchell's research is focused on the relationship between large-scale, renewable energy projects and the communities involved.
Queen’s places 3rd worldwide in 2023 Times Higher Education Impact Rankings
For the third straight year, Queen’s has ranked among the top 10 in the Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings – earning third place worldwide and first place in North America out of over 1,700 universities.
Otago survey provides insights into working from home
The shift to working from home was relatively easy this lockdown, but some people are not coping as well as others, preliminary results from a University of Otago study reveal.
Unexpected associations found between drug response and cell changes in brain cancer
Therapies for treating glioblastoma brain cancer can be delivered with greater precision and existing drugs can be used in new ways. These are the conclusions from a study from Uppsala University investigating a large number of cell samples from patients with brain tumours.
Separating primary school children in preparation for SATs could be ‘damaging’
A fear of poor SATs results is driving headteachers to separate pupils by ability despite the impact on children’s self-esteem and confidence, according to a study by UCL researchers.
Mars Rover technology tested out on billion-year-old highland rock
Researchers from the University of St Andrews are trialing instruments to be used on the European Mars Rover.
Ancient gene offers new clue to disease susceptibility for First Nations people
A world-first discovery has identified a previously unknown gene variant influencing first-line immune defences in First Nations people – who are at higher risk of severe respiratory viral diseases – and offers insights for improved disease prevention strategies.
WLWT: UC extends waiving SAT, ACT requirements
UC is waiving SAT and ACT tests for 2023 and 2024 college applicants, according to reports by WLWT, Channel 5, and Fox19.
UM rector elected vice president of China Association of Higher Education
Yonghua Song, rector of the University of Macau (UM), was elected vice president of the China Association of Higher Education at the eighth meeting of the general assembly of the association held on 24 July in Beijing.
