Macquarie University
Why subtle changes in memory and thinking should not be dismissed
Underdiagnosis and social isolation may contribute to many older Australians missing out on medical care, new Macquarie University research shows.
R&D
Macquarie University
Combining two common medications may pave the way for a new dementia treatment
A world-first clinical trial is combining a commonly used antibiotic and a cough medicine to fight some of the processes that cause a common form of dementia.
Charles Sturt University
Research connects student learning with community experiences
Research projects continue to emerge from the hundreds of health checks Charles Sturt paramedicine students have conducted at the Henty Machinery Field Days.
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.
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.
Macquarie University
Widespread risk screening could slash dementia cases
Treating common health problems and controlling for lifestyle risks could help Australia cut rising dementia rates by as much as 45 per cent. So why aren’t we screening older people and helping them make the necessary changes?
Charles Sturt University
New parasite research may solve the mystery of why pilot whales strand on beaches
A chance find in a museum in Tasmania by Charles Sturt University researchers has led to the discovery of rare parasites found in the blowhole of pilot whales which might solve the mystery of why whales beach themselves.
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.
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.
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.
Macquarie University
Hospital noise as loud as a lawn mower: sleep data sparks aircraft-inspired solution
A Macquarie University researcher has helped develop a program that reduces sleep disturbance during hospital stays, with research showing a few simple steps can help patients receive the restorative rest essential to healing.
Australian Catholic University
What do women want in a construction career?
Salary was only a lukewarm incentive for women in the construction industry while male-dominated culture and sexual harassment remain key turnoffs for one of the world’s biggest employers.