University of Wollongong
How ocean maps have shaped science, politics and the climate debate
A new book by UOW researcher Sarah Hamylton reveals the real-world impact of ocean cartography on science, policy and environmental protection
Research
Edith Cowan University
Can seagrasses survive extreme heat? Exploring how different seagrass species withstand elevated water temperatures
Extreme heat can have a devastating effect on seagrass, however new research from ECU could shape how these vitally important marine ecosystems are managed and restored.
Griffith University
Griffith research reveals medication information risks in aged care
A new report from Griffith University has found fragmented medication systems in Australian aged care are driving high rates of medication discrepancies and avoidable hospital admissions — costing the health system an estimated $312 million annually.
University of Canberra
UC research project returns extinct frogs to the ACT, marks major milestone in global fight against chytrid fungus
A University of Canberra-led research team has released native green and golden bell frogs back to the ACT for the first time since the 1980s.
Griffith University
Building beneath the sea – ecology and architecture unite for corals
Understanding the ideal surface geometry for coral settlement and early growth was the shared goal of a new research project led by Griffith University with the support of Monsoon Aquatics.
Edith Cowan University
How mindfulness can support GenAI use in transforming project management
Effective GenAI adoption requires not only technical skills but also mindfulness to navigate its complexities and challenges, new ECU research has revealed.
Edith Cowan University
Major NHMRC grant backs ECU study set to resolve decades of uncertainty on N-nitrosamines and disease
A team led by Associate Professor Catherine Bondonno has been awarded more than $1.7 million in funding from the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) to investigate N-nitrosamine formation and chronic disease.
Edith Cowan University
Local governments key to improving fresh food access in regional and remote WA
Discussions between ECU researchers and focus groups in rural and regional Western Australia have highlighted the need for local governments to play a bigger role in improving access to fresh, healthy food.
Edith Cowan University
Nitrate in drinking water linked to increased dementia risk while nitrate from vegetables is linked to a lower risk, researchers find
New research has found that people who eat more nitrate from vegetables had a lower risk of developing dementia, while those who consumed more nitrate and nitrite from animal foods, processed meats, and drinking water, had a higher risk of dementia.
Edith Cowan University
Through the looking glass: New framework gives language to representation in children's books
Education experts are encouraging teachers and parents to empower children to be critical readers by adopting a new, innovative framework that fosters empathy and understanding.
Charles Darwin University
Helping young dancers stay strong: New evidence-based website to support health, wellbeing and performance
With up to 84 per cent of dancers experiencing injury during their careers, a new first-of-its-kind website has launched to help young Australian dancers protect their health.
Charles Darwin University
New project to grow Indigenous aquaculture on one of Australia’s largest islands
An Australian island’s efforts to improve food security and transition into a blue economy will be bolstered by a new project to propagate a nutritious and increasingly popular fish.