James Cook University
Elusive skink found in Queensland after 42 years
A rare lizard that has eluded scientists for more than 40 years has been found living in north-east Queensland.
Neha Attre
Macquarie University
New genetic therapy could be a gamechanger for MND and frontotemporal dementia
Macquarie University neuroscientists have developed a single-dose genetic medicine that has been proven to halt the progression of both motor neurone disease (MND) and frontotemporal dementia (FTD) in mice – and may even offer the potential to reverse some of the effects of the fatal diseases.
University of the Sunshine Coast
Climate change is causing marine ‘coldwaves’ too, killing wildlife
The effects of ocean warming are profound and well-documented. But sometimes changes in the patterns of winds and ocean currents cause seawater to suddenly cool, instead.
The University of Western Australia
Trial increases survival rates for mesothelioma patients
A breakthrough clinical trial has found that combining a new drug with chemotherapy treatment improved survival rates of malignant mesothelioma patients.
Edith Cowan University
New human genome platform at ECU opens doors
Edith Cowan University's Centre for Precision Health has become the first research facility in WA to have the capabilities of mapping the entire human genome.
University of the Sunshine Coast
A PTSD powerhouse
UniSC launches National PTSD Research Centre
Edith Cowan University
ECU students win WA Climate Action Challenge with plans for hydrogen storage and H2-powered vehicles
The student team collaborated with government and industry to develop a plan to obtain clean, sustainable energy sources for hydrogen in Western Australia that could allow for a future where hydrogen powered cars are more dominant than electric vehicles.
Edith Cowan University
AI more than just a technology
Professor Sanjit Roy discusses the significant discrepancy between the Utopian future promised from the introduction of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the result being realised globally.
Edith Cowan University
ECU Professor hosts new Channel 9 TV show featuring ECU Race Team
Edith Cowan University (ECU) is set to feature in Channel 9's hit new show Innovation Nation.
Edith Cowan University
Bright sparks in the heart of Busselton
ECU has partnered with the City of Busselton to deliver some incredible opportunities for budding musicians and performers in the South West over the coming months.
Edith Cowan University
Kids benefit from record breaking movie season
The recently wrapped up 2023-2024 Telethon Community Cinemas film season has been declared the "Greatest Season of all Time!" by Event Coordinator and founder, Ken Gibbons.
Edith Cowan University
Keeping the noise down for critical patients
New research by Edith Cowan University (ECU) and Fiona Stanley Hospital is aiming to decrease noise levels in intensive care units (ICUs) by implementing improvements in acoustic design.