University of Tasmania
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.
RMIT University
New research reveals the community basketball program aimed at supporting young African-Australians is improving community engagement and academic performance.
Macquarie University
New research shows some young adults are delaying or even forgoing the idea of owning a home to avoid debt, pursue other goals and enjoy their lives.
Macquarie University
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
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
ANU has been awarded funding for research into technologies that reduce the cost of solar energy for Australians.
Charles Darwin University
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
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
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.
Edith Cowan University
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
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
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.