University of Technology Sydney
AI assist for COVID-19 diagnosis
Researchers have developed a groundbreaking Artificial Intelligence (AI) system that can rapidly detect COVID-19 from chest X-rays with more than 98% accuracy.
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Edith Cowan University
Indigenous Influencers use TikTok to raise HPV awareness
ECU has engaged TikTok Influencers to educate Aboriginal teenagers about human papillomavirus (HPV). Sam and Ben Stubbs, both WAFL players, hosted a workshop to create social media content about the dangers of the virus - which if unvaccinated can lead to deadly cancers.
University of South Australia
Invasive weed could be turned into a viable economic crop
The prickly paddy melon weed, which costs the agricultural industry around $100 million a year in lost grain yields, cattle deaths, and control measures, could turn into an unlikely money spinner as a source of urease enzymes to create bio cement and prevent soil erosion.
RMIT University
3D printed titanium structure shows supernatural strength
A 3D printed ‘metamaterial’ boasting levels of strength for weight not normally seen in nature or manufacturing could change how we make everything from medical implants to aircraft or rocket parts.
Southern Cross University
New research shows surfers, swimmers and runners face higher risk of melanoma
A Southern Cross University research team has shown the prevalence of melanoma skin cancer is 120 times higher in surfers than in the general population.
Edith Cowan University
Exercise, peer support and a bit of luck is the secret to reaching 100
It has been longed stressed that exercise plays a vital role in overall wellbeing and health as well as longevity, something Kevin Ryan, who recently celebrated his 100th birthday, is a great testament to.
Griffith University
Transforming early learning through curiosity and interest
The key to boosting a child’s cognitive and emotional development lies in promoting an active interest in topics or activities, Griffith University researchers have found.
University of the Sunshine Coast
App aims to make roads safer for motorcyclists
A new app will collect data on motorcycle crashes and near misses from around Australia, to give researchers and road safety practitioners insight into the factors putting motorcyclists at risk on our roads.
The University of Western Australia
Nasal solution for ear infection in kids closer thanks to major grant
Spritz-OM guards the ear from infection using ‘friendly bacteria’ and aims to reduce the incidence of middle ear infection, or otitis media, in young children.
University of Technology Sydney
Vision via sound for the blind
Australian researchers have developed cutting-edge technology known as “acoustic touch” that helps people ‘see’ using sound.
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.
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.