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.
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CQUniversity Australia
Passion and positive impact drive Jay’s medical ambition
Growing up local to the Central Queensland region, Jay adopted a great sense of appreciation for education – which has proved pivotal to his journey through the Bachelor of Medical Science (Pathway to Medicine), CQUniversity’s Regional Medical Pathway (RMP).
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.
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.
The University of Newcastle
Big dreams built through remote community partnership
The unlikely pairing of outback Menindee and seaside Newcastle have successfully bridged the distance
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.
RMIT University
Aussie invention predicts power line faults that can cause bushfires
An early fault detection (EFD) system designed at RMIT University is helping to prevent bushfires and blackouts in North America, Europe and Australia.
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.