Walking to combat back pain: world-first study shows dramatic improvement

Adults with a history of low back pain lasted nearly twice as long without a recurrence if they walked regularly, a world-first study has found.

Indirect emissions the key to agricultural emissions reduction

Focusing on the direct emissions from the Australian agricultural sector is not the most effective way in dealing with the industry’s greenhouse gases emissions, new research from Edith Cowan University (ECU) has found.

Proceed with caution–the meteoric rise of 0% alcohol drinks

New research from Flinders University has revealed that parents are feeling conflicted, confused and concerned when it comes to zero-alcohol beer, wine and spirts  and adolescents.

New arrival: baby Maugean skate hatches from captive-laid egg in world first for the endangered species

The program was established for this ancient and endangered species in response to significant declines in the Maugean skate population in Macquarie Harbour, Tasmania – their last known habitat.

Overcoming tragedy to realise a lifelong dream

Three times a charm for Hayley Mailman, who is finally achieving her lifelong dream of becoming a paramedic despite several tragic setbacks, including the sudden death of her children’s father. She’s now halfway through her degree, driven by a determination to help others.

Birds are the ultimate architects, designing their nests for every climate

Whether it’s a dome, cup or pendant, new research shows bird nest designs match specific climatic conditions, giving hope that some can adjust nesting behaviours for changing weather conditions

New research plants the seed to grow food crops with sea water

Budding new plant biology research is paving the potential to produce food crops that not only survive but thrive in salty conditions.

Mechanic shifts gear to space robotics career

From tyre fitting at the family business to studying mechatronics at university to building lunar simulation robots at CSIRO, Michael Tedge’s new career is taking him to the moon and back.

ECU breaking new ground in precious metal extraction

Researchers from Edith Cowan University's (ECU) Mineral Recovery Research Centre have successfully demonstrated the direct extraction of rubidium from ore samples supplied by ASX-listed Everest Metals Corporation.

More evidence on the dangerous attitudes of men who ogle

An ECU study has provided further evidence that men who frequently stare at women’s bodies, rather than their faces, are more likely to harbour harmful attitudes and show tendencies that may lead to sexual assault.

Bioreactor reduces pesticide run-off from horticulture greenhouses

Pesticides seeping out of intensive horticulture into waterways have long-concerned NSW north coast communities. Now a new Southern Cross University study provides evidence that bioreactors can significantly limit this toxic run-off.

Fruit fly helps unlock clues about how organs, tissue and cancer grow

In a new study, published in Developmental Cell, Monash University researchers in collaboration with Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre have made new discoveries on how the Hippo signalling pathway sends signals from the cell membrane to the nucleus to change cell behaviour.