Senior Julia Chaffers awarded Marshall Scholarship for graduate study in the UK
Chaffers, of Wellesley, Massachusetts, is concentrating in history and pursuing a certificate in African American studies. She is among the 41 winners of the 2022 Marshall Scholarship, selected from nearly 1,000 applicants from public and private colleges and universities across the United States.
How bacteria create a piggy bank for the lean times
Bacteria can store extra resources for the lean times. It’s a bit like keeping a piggy bank or carrying a backup battery pack. One important reserve is known as cyanophycin granules, which were first noticed by an Italian scientist about 150 years ago.
New ways to measure how consumers react to foods
A recently-published book of research articles focuses on new ways of measuring consumers’ responses to food and packaging, offering important insights into how future products could be designed.
Weeding out invasive species to protect our food
Global warming and severe weather events are taking a heavy toll on ecosystems and raising fears for global food security.
1st Music Alive International Piano Competition Online
World Piano Teachers Association Poland and the Institute of Music at the University of Silesia in Katowice...
Western researchers mine decades of data to build financial resiliency
With freezing temperatures, little sunlight and the arrival of December’s credit cards bills, January can be a difficult – and depressing – month. But research findings show financial stress for many Canadians is a year-round problem.
Bacteria evolved to help neighbouring cells after death, new research reveals
Researchers have made the surprising discovery that a type of gut bacteria has evolved to use one of their enzymes to perform an important function after death.
Sydney researchers awarded $6M to establish Centres of Research Excellence
Professors Elizabeth Elliott and Melissa Baysari will lead new research centres probing the impacts of alcohol exposure while pregnant and the use of AI in healthcare.
Law and the global impact of wildlife trafficking
Wildlife trafficking is a serious global challenge with severe consequences. Despite the negative impact on the planet’s biodiversity, climate and ecosystem, no global agreement yet exists to combat this highly destructive crime.
Unravelling the genetic and environmental influences on trust
Trust, a cornerstone of human interaction, has a significant genetic component, according to new research.
