Being overweight hampers immune response to SARS-CoV-2
University of Queensland-led research shows being overweight can impair the body’s antibody response to SARS-CoV-2 infection but not to the protection offered by vaccination.
Doctoral research highlights value of play in class
Highlighting the value of play as a valid way of learning is the essence of Dr Sarah Aiono’s research.
Double honours for biomedical innovation to detect hearing loss
A multi-disciplinary team including two clinical professionals and three researchers from the University of Western Australia has been honoured twice in the same week for...
Victorian paramedics are experiencing high levels of psychological distress: study
A new study has found more than a third of Victorian paramedics feel burnt out by their work and are experiencing significant levels of stress.
Satellite analysis of rivers could provide improved flood warnings
A new way to monitor the flow of rivers from satellites could provide a valuable early warning system for flood risk, scientists say.
New study investigates diagnostic errors in English general practice
More than half (58%) of diagnostic errors in general practice happen during GP consultations with patients, according to new research which investigated this across general practice in England for the first time.
Researchers turn up the heat on flexible temperature sensor development
Engineers from UK universities have developed a new method of measuring temperature through the interaction of a soft and flexible ‘smart skin’ sensor with electromagnetic waves.
Forests and climate change: ‘We can’t plant our way out of the climate crisis’
Some climate activists advocate large-scale tree-planting campaigns in forests around the world to suck up heat-trapping carbon dioxide and help rein in climate change.
Scamming the scammers: New AI fake victims to disrupt criminal business model
Macquarie University cyber security experts have invented a multilingual chatbot designed to keep scammers on long fake calls and ultimately reduce the huge number of people who lose money to global criminals every day.
Researchers on a mission from the Moon to Mars
Research that could help materials be found in space more easily, enable satellites to swarm together and extend the reach of telecommunications is being kick-started by new funding.
