Griffith University
Medication typically used to manage diabetes or obesity may help reduce the risk of worsening depression, anxiety and self-harm, new Griffith University research has shown.
La Trobe University
La Trobe scientists have made a pivotal discovery in the fight against dangerous drug-resistant bacteria, as the University launches a major research initiative focussed on new ways to target antimicrobial resistance (AMR).
Charles Darwin University
In the first year of his PhD, Anthony Albrecht didn't expect to be producing an album that would beat global superstar Taylor Swift on the Australian Record Industry Association (ARIA) charts.
In the first year of his PhD, Anthony Albrecht didn't expect to be producing an album that would beat global superstar Taylor Swift on the Australian Record Industry Association (ARIA) charts.
A collaboration between Australian Catholic University and the Queensland Rugby League will be a boon for students, researchers, referees, players and coaches.
Research can sometimes feel removed from everyday life, but its impact is often closer than we realise. Behind some of the advances in palliative care for children, cancer treatment and safer surgery, are PhD students whose work is shaping better outcomes for patients across Australia and beyond.
The simple act of crossing a road could help shield the brain from dementia and other cognitive conditions new research, that analysed brain imaging data from more than 500 people, has found.
Nanoplastic exposure can impair the cognitive abilities of fish and could lead to significant impacts on marine species’ ability to survive, according to a new international study.
LUYTEN 3D collaboration produces Australia’s first submerged 3D printing system, world-first accelerator-free concrete mix for use underwater
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As Australia's agricultural sector tries to navigate more frequent and intense heatwaves, a new project by Charles Darwin University (CDU) aims to better understand the impact of the climate extreme on this essential industry.
The month of May marks the approaching end of the fiscal year for many businesses and a rush to find receipts and finalise financials, but for one Tiwi Islands organisation, the focus is firmly on planting for the future.
An international team of scientists has documented, for the first time, humpback whales travelling between breeding grounds in eastern Australia and Brazil, crossing more than 14,000 kilometres of open ocean.
As non-surgical cosmetic procedures grow in popularity, accessibility and affordability, new Griffith University research has created two new measures to assess people’s attitudes and motivations towards cosmetic procedures.
Malaria is a deadly disease killing more than half a million people every year, but a new vaccine is showing promise as it not only offers long-lasting strong protection but also inhibits transmission of malaria by mosquitos.
The process of creating art can have huge benefits for individuals and communities.
From long‑distance transport to chemical preservatives, most cut flowers come with a hidden environmental cost – something a new Griffith University experiment aims to rethink.
A new study has unveiled a new method to cost-effectively and practically test for “forever chemicals” in water, potentially revolutionising environmental PFAS monitoring.
Urea is an extremely important chemical, especially for fertilisers. But, making urea is energy intensive and relies heavily on fossil fuels.
A study investigating microplastics (MPs) and nanoplastics (NPs) in agricultural settings has found they reduced plant growth and entered plant tissues through the soil, raising new concerns about food safety and human exposure.
Researchers from ECU's Centre for Marine Ecosystems Research are part of a major international study identifying urgent priorities for effective blue carbon conservation and restoration.
The striped dog-like marsupial we know as the Tasmanian tiger has long been surrounded by mystery, and the subject of scientific curiosity.
