Why our bodies fight flu better than cancer
UofG Scientists at the Cancer Research UK Scotland Institute have discovered why the immune system is better at fighting flu than fighting cancer.
A stargazer’s guide to heavenly events in 2024
Macquarie University astrophysicist Professor Richard de Grijs explains some of the most impressive events ahead in the night sky this year, and the dates and times to see them.
Berries just the beginning for bioplastic breakthrough
University of Queensland researchers have developed a biodegradable plastic that promises to set a new sustainability standard for mass-produced food packaging such as fruit punnets.
Off the Shelf Festival of Words announces lineup for its 32nd edition (13-29 October...
Off the Shelf Festival of Words, one of the most well-known and loved literary festivals in the UK, will return to Sheffield for its 32nd edition from 13- 29 October, bringing together the best of local, regional, and international literary talent.
Massey Business School partners with Australia’s Kaplan Professional
Massey University has partnered with Kaplan Professional, Australia’s largest and leading financial services education and continuing education provider, to help potentially 25,000...
Disease researcher’s quest for ‘magic bullet’ wins award
Professor Si Ming Man, from The Australian National University (ANU), has been honoured with a $1.25 million dollar grant to advance...
Researchers use powerful AI tool to gain new insights into protein structures
An international team of researchers has revealed new insights about the three-dimensional structure of certain types of proteins by using the powerful artificial intelligence tool AlphaFold2.
New therapy target to shut down multiple myeloma’s ability to survive and thrive
Multiple myeloma (MM) is one of the most formidable and deadly cancers known to man, with only 50% of patients surviving for more than five years after diagnosis.
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.
Expert Insight: Canada’s space technology a crucial contribution to the Artemis missions
Fifty years ago this month was the last time humans walked on the surface of the moon, during the Apollo 17 mission.
