Charles Sturt University
Revolutionising aged care through collaborative research
The project uses sensor technology and predictive analytics for early detection of anomalies in activities of daily living for older adults.
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Charles Sturt University
Research uncovers hidden parasite threat in Australian game meat
This study not only sheds light on a previously unrecognised risk but also underscores the value of rigorous research and vigilant food safety practices in protecting public health.
Macquarie University
Scientists condition crocodiles to avoid killer cane toads
Scientists from Macquarie University working with Bunuba Indigenous rangers and the DBCA in Western Australia have trialled a new way to protect freshwater crocodiles from eating deadly cane toads which are spreading across northern Australia.
University of the Sunshine Coast
Research reveals cyberbullying is pushing teenage girls towards cosmetic procedures
Adolescent females subjected to appearance-related cyberbullying are more likely to feel ashamed of their bodies, a desire to change their appearance and suffer eating disorder symptoms, according to new UniSC research.
Edith Cowan University
Carbon assurance likely to become mandatory
Carbon assurances within the corporate environment is likely to become mandatory in future, and companies that already have systems in place to track and account for carbon emissions would reap the benefits, research from Edith Cowan University (ECU) has found.
The University of Melbourne
Brain implants to predict and prevent seizures
Carbon Cybernetics has designed an implantable device that can measure activity in individual brain cells. The company is developing the device to predict and prevent epileptic seizures.
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.
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.