Endometriosis and ovarian cancer genetically tied
University of Queensland researchers have demonstrated a genetic link between endometriosis and ovarian cancer subtypes enabling them to identify potential drug targets for therapy and increasing the understanding of both diseases.
NTU sets national record with AI-powered psychological first aid campaign
Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) has achieved a national milestone for the largest number of people trained in Psychological First Aid (PFA) within two months.
A pioneering project transforming zero carbon emission technology has received £250,000 funding
An industry-changing technique currently being developed at the University is one of 77 projects allocated funding from the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) New Horizons initiative.
Canterbury health research projects win funding boost
Five University of Canterbury academics have won grants of over $100,000 each towards their research, with topics including cancer treatments, stuttering in children, and the effects of cannabis use during pregnancy.
University of Toronto researchers grow mini-organs to study brain development and disease
That’s because organoids offer the promise of new treatments for a host of diseases and conditions, from inflammatory bowel disease to autism spectrum disorder.
Amphibians bounce-back from Earth’s greatest mass extinction
Ancient frog relatives survived the aftermath of the largest mass extinction of species by feeding on freshwater prey that evaded terrestrial predators, University of Bristol academics have found.
For golf pros, cool heads beat hot hands: new study
An analysis of professional golfers and how they react to their hole-by-hole play has given Macquarie economists a useful insight into human performance – namely, that emotional control is a key to improving it.
Six things you need to know about 6G
The next generation of wireless communication is already being developed… and is set to revolutionise the world around us.
Honeyeater evolution for high sucrose diet
Scientists have long suspected the digestive systems of nectar-eating birds, such as honeyeaters, co-evolved with the nectar-composition in flowers.
Back to the future of climate
Hot and humid: Using minerals from ancient soils, ETH researchers are reconstructing the climate that prevailed on Earth some 55 million years ago.
