Researcher aims to make lithium ion batteries more eco-friendly
Powering everything from cellphones to electric vehicles, lithium-ion batteries are part of everyday life – but they also wear out eventually, and that comes with a cost to the environment.
Using pets to support healthy ageing – pilot study
Can pets cure loneliness? Research driven by the National Centre for Healthy Ageing (NCHA), a federally funded partnership between Monash University and Peninsula Health...
Microplastics alter ecosystem in Auckland’s Waitematā Harbour
Clams, crabs, shrimp and microscopic worms live in an ecosystem fundamentally changed by tiny pieces of plastic, University of Auckland research shows.
Why McMaster donors give: Emil Zamora’s story
Dr. Emil Zamora has always believed in treating patients with compassion and empathy.
UC graduate a voice for Polynesian rugby league players
A desire to highlight the experiences of Polynesian men in professional rugby league has been the driving force for University of Canterbury lecturer Phillip Borell (Ngāti Ranginui) to complete his PhD and graduate this month.
Dominik Mertz answers questions about strep infections
The World Health Organization (WHO) and the European Centre for Disease Control & Prevention (ECDC) have recently urged vigilance against group A Streptococcus infections, especially for children under 10 years old.
Increase in diabetes numbers hides a ray of hope
The rate of diabetes is increasing globally. We’re told it’s a tsunami. An epidemic. But that’s only half the story. The real picture has some rays of hope among the dark clouds.
Demand booms for experimental mRNA from UQ BASE
A University of Queensland team has become the biggest supplier of experimental mRNA vaccines and therapies in Australia, with burgeoning demand from research and industry across the country.
Exceptional ANU staff awarded in 2023 Australia Day Honours
An esteemed astronomer, a specialist in Asian Art History, a leader in science education and research, and a GP working in drug and alcohol dependency were among those recognised in the 2023 Australia Day Honours.
Backseat drivers are more helpful than you think
Having a passenger in the car can make a trip safer and more enjoyable, compared to driving alone, according to research by University of Waikato psychology professors Samuel Charlton and Nicola Starkey.
