Significant slowdown in economy amidst weak spending
The South Australian economy has lost momentum over the past six months with key economic indicators showing weaker trends, according to economists from the University of Adelaide’s SA Centre for Economic Studies (SACES).
Grain size discovery boosts sorghum potential
Researchers at The University of Queensland are optimistic the value and versatility of one of the world’s top crops will be improved following the discovery of genes which could increase the grain size of sorghum.
MRSA enzyme could help tackle antibiotic tolerance timebomb
Scientists at the University of St Andrews will spend the next two years researching whether an enzyme found in MRSA bacteria from the 1950s could help solve today’s problem of antibiotic tolerance.
New study sheds light on molecular motion
New research has shown how a synthetic self-made fibres can guide molecular movement that can be fuelled by light over long distances, a discovery that could pave the way for new ways to use light as a source of sustainable energy.
Immune cell regulator discovery could lead to treatments for arthritis and severe COVID
The discovery of new regulator-affecting immune cells could lead to novel treatments to reduce inflammation in diseases, including arthritis and severe COVID-19.
Explaining Nobel Prize-winning research
Two Queen’s experts in economics discuss natural experiments, labour markets, and what you can learn from watching alumnus David Card in action.
Collaboration leads to culturally safe oral health care
A new collaborative project has highlighted the importance of accessible and culturally safe health care for First Nations people.
University of Toronto ranks 16th globally, up one spot, in U.S. News & World...
The University of Toronto has risen one spot to 16th globally in the latest U.S. News & World Report university ranking.
Professor Joanne Etheridge awarded Walter Boas Medal for ground-breaking work in Electron Microscopy
Professor Joanne Etheridge FAA has been awarded the Australian Institute of Physics (AIP) Walter Boas Medal for Excellence in Research for her development of new methods to ‘see’ the structure of materials at the level of atoms.
The global supply chain crisis that stole Christmas
An expert in supply chain and logistics explains the perfect storm of events that has left global supply chains in crisis, threatening Christmas deliveries.
