Macquarie University
Feeding the world, saving the planet
How a Macquarie SynBio spinout is leading a green agriculture revolution.
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Charles Darwin University
Got a chronic disease and fear of needles? A prick-free natural alternative is on the horizon
A Charles Darwin University (CDU) researcher is a step closer to replacing the needle to deliver drugs in the treatment of many chronic diseases.
Charles Darwin University
New study shows how quickly surface water moves to groundwater reservoirs across Australia
A new study from Charles Darwin University (CDU), Monash University and The University of Newcastle has presented almost 100,000 estimates of groundwater recharge rates across Australia, by far the largest known database of its kind.
The University of Queensland
Lifelike lab-grown skin developed from human stem cells
“This has the potential to improve the quality of life of patients with severe burn injuries, and those who live with the pain caused by scarring from previous skin grafts.”
University of Technology Sydney
Air pollution particles linked to development of Alzheimer’s
Magnetite, a particle found in air pollution, can induce signs and symptoms of Alzheimer's disease.
University of Tasmania
A biting discovery about Tasmanian devils
A Tasmanian devil expert has uncovered an evolutionary quirk that sets carnivorous marsupials apart from the crowd – and the secret lies behind their smiles.
Edith Cowan University
IBM Future Lab: A new home at ECU to build the jobs of tomorrow
The IBM Future Lab has officially opened at ECU Joondalup campus to help train West Australian students for the jobs of tomorrow across Artificial Intelligence (AI), sustainability and energy transition.
Flinders University
Health expenses a huge burden for Aboriginal families
Almost $1 million from the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) will fund a new project aiming to develop an app that can help with the burden of out-of-pocket healthcare expenses.
Edith Cowan University
How a quick scan can reveal late-life dementia risk
New research from ECU shows that common bone density scans can also reveal plaque build-up in the abdominal aorta - which researchers have found is a reliable marker for developing dementia.
University of Tasmania
Ocean detectives return with climate clues
“The work reveals how microbes in the ocean control the brightness of clouds in the sky, how melting of the Antarctic Ice Sheet is altering deep ocean currents that extend around the planet, and how much iron is available to support growth of marine plants.”
The University of Sydney
More resilient Aussie wheat needed as climate change heats up
University of Sydney researchers tested wheat in heat and carbon-intense conditions that replicate future climate change and found that many common varieties produce fewer grains - a wake up call for growers nationwide.
Edith Cowan University
Smart membranes to remove microplastics from water
ECU Engineering lecturer Dr Masoumeh Zargar's research has developed high-tech membrane filters to remove dangerous microplastics from aquatic and wastewater treatment systems.