Colourful outlook: ornaments enhance primate group dynamics
A new study from The University of Western Australia has revealed decorative features such as vibrant fur, striking beards and elaborate body ornaments in primates are essential for communication between different groups.
What if dinosaurs were already in decline when the asteroid struck?
Non-avian dinosaurs were probably in decline long before an asteroid smashing into the Yucatan Peninsula 66 million years ago sealed their fate, according to a University of Alberta...
Research-based dye makes polyester greener
Scientists have unlocked a way to dye polyester using 90% fewer chemicals and 40% less water.
Dame Jane Harding and team win Prime Minister’s Science Prize
The neonatal glucose studies team of researchers led by Distinguished Professor Dame Jane Harding have been honoured for their outstanding work helping prevent brain damage in newborns.
Fibre supplements trialled in Southampton to support immune health
Fibre is essential for healthy digestion – with strong evidence that diets higher in fibre are associated with a lower risk of certain diseases, including heart disease and type 2 diabetes.
Otago’s hospitality and tourism management ranked 23rd worldwide and best in Aotearoa
The University of Otago’s teaching of hospitality and tourism management has been ranked 23rd out of 300 institutions worldwide in the recently released Academic Ranking of World Universities.
St Andrews top in new UK ranking
The University of St Andrews is the top university in the UK, moving ahead of Oxford and Cambridge, in the Guardian University Guide 2023 published 24 September.
Renewed partnership with Dassault Systèmes puts next-gen engineers in the cloud
The University of Adelaide and Dassault Systèmes have extended their partnership, giving students access to some of the most powerful software available for systems engineering design and advanced manufacturing.
Robots and technology to change retail as we know it
Dr Sanjit K. Roy, UWA Business School and Dr Gaganpreet Singh, Jindal Global University, look at a retail revolution that is under way, where robots are playing an increasingly important role.
Western research sheds light on symptoms of understudied spine disease
After hearing first-hand from patients about how the disease impacted their lives, a team of researchers and graduate students at Western were inspired to investigate...
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