Macquarie University
Ants navigate the night by moonlight: discovery
Macquarie University researchers have discovered Australian bull ants use the moon’s light to navigate at night, revealing new insights into nocturnal animal behaviour.
Neha Attre
The University of Melbourne
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
The University of Melbourne
BMX teaches a valuable lesson: Success requires hard work and failure
BMX bike riding goes beyond physical fitness; enhancing mental health, social connectedness and personal growth
University of the Sunshine Coast
Ten years of research proves chlamydia vaccine can save lives of wild koalas
The largest and longest-ever survey of wild koalas has confirmed a chlamydia vaccine, developed by the University of the Sunshine Coast, can protect the animals from developing and dying from the disease.
Edith Cowan University
Travel could be the best defence against ageing
Forget about retinol night creams, researchers from Edith Cowan University (ECU) believe travel could be the best way to defy premature ageing.
University of Tasmania
Meet Ernie, the wedge-tailed eagle who didn’t want to leave home
Researchers from the University of Tasmania have discovered that, contrary to the previous belief that wedge-tailed eagles leave their parents' territory about five months after fledging, the process often takes much longer.
RMIT University
Black Rhinos community sport program charges on
New research reveals the community basketball program aimed at supporting young African-Australians is improving community engagement and academic performance.
Macquarie University
Dreams on hold: Home ownership a long-term goal for young Australians
New research shows some young adults are delaying or even forgoing the idea of owning a home to avoid debt, pursue other goals and enjoy their lives.
Macquarie University
Widespread risk screening could slash dementia cases
Treating common health problems and controlling for lifestyle risks could help Australia cut rising dementia rates by as much as 45 per cent. So why aren’t we screening older people and helping them make the necessary changes?
Macquarie University
Using his voice: How Macquarie media graduate is living the dream on regional radio
While studying for his degree, Alex volunteered at local community radio stations, which not only gave him real world work experience, but led to his first paid role.
Charles Sturt University
New parasite research may solve the mystery of why pilot whales strand on beaches
A chance find in a museum in Tasmania by Charles Sturt University researchers has led to the discovery of rare parasites found in the blowhole of pilot whales which might solve the mystery of why whales beach themselves.
The Australian National University
Cutting the costs of solar
ANU has been awarded funding for research into technologies that reduce the cost of solar energy for Australians.