Charles Darwin University
CDU investigating the biosecurity threat of disease carrying midges
It is hoped that this project could lead to more research being conducted on other insect vectors to further enhance Australia’s animal biosecurity.
Neha Attre
Southern Cross University
Mapping world's fungi from air samples: Southern Cross Uni joins global effort
A global study has found the key to mapping biodiversity has been staring us in the face the whole time: in the surrounding air.
RMIT University
Silicon spikes take out 96% of virus particles
An international research team led by RMIT University has designed and manufactured a virus-killing surface that could help control disease spread in hospitals, labs and other high-risk environments.
Edith Cowan University
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.
Flinders University
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.
Macquarie University
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.
University of Tasmania
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.
Edith Cowan University
Looking for love online: The new app helping detect fake profiles and scammers
Fake Date Game, developed by ECU's Dr. Oliver Guidetti, helps players spot romance scammers by teaching them to identify real and fake dating app profiles.
University of the Sunshine Coast
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.
The University of Newcastle
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.
Charles Sturt University
Charles Sturt launches $30 million biosecurity hub to safeguard Australian food, farms and our future
Australia’s defence against crippling biosecurity threats was strengthened with the launch of the Charles Sturt University Biosecurity Hub (the Hub) on Tuesday.
University of the Sunshine Coast
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.