The University of Melbourne
Monitoring epileptic seizures with an implantable device
A device to monitor ultra-long-term EEG signals is undergoing a clinical trial. It was developed by Epiminder, which has raised over $44 million since June 2018.
Research
Charles Darwin University
Keeping us current: Push for global network of autonomous surface craft
USVs can navigate extreme environmental conditions such as tropical cyclones and winter storms, which are typically under sampled because of logistics, high cost and concerns for safety.
Macquarie University
Illness invalidation harmful to patients with chronic conditions
A new study of Australians living with chronic physical health conditions has found family members and doctors who dismiss their experiences cause significant mental distress.
Macquarie University
Siamese fighting fish need more space in pet shops: new behaviour data
Scientists have found prized Siamese fighting fish are typically being kept in conditions a quarter of the size they need to thrive, challenging decades of retail practice in the multi-million dollar ornamental fish industry worldwide.
Macquarie University
Take note: How AI promises to improve your visit to the doctor
Visits to the doctor could be improved with the use of AI to record a patient’s medical history provided concerns about accuracy, reliability and privacy are addressed.
The University of Melbourne
Improving health information accessibility through a PhD
University of Melbourne PhD candidate John Paul Cruz is researching the accessibility of Australian digital health platforms.
Macquarie University
Tiny Australian Peacock Spiders break records in speed-jumping
Video: New research has tracked Australia’s peacock spiders making the fastest-known jumps in a spider, experiencing forces higher than fighter pilots while leaping distances 15 times their body length.
Edith Cowan University
ECU collects aerial data to predict lightning strikes and prevent fire
ECU’s NASA-backed IGNIS Project has completed its first aerial data collection to predict lightning-induced fires, offering students hands-on aerospace experience.
Edith Cowan University
Opportunistic car recalls could damage brands
Opportunistic tactics used by automotive dealerships could be doing damage to individual automotive brands globally, new research from Edith Cowan University (ECU) has found.
The University of Melbourne
Australia isn’t immune to disaster disinformation
Disinformation can make it hard for people to distinguish and act on accurate advice. And this can mean life or death when it comes to natural disasters like bushfires
The University of Melbourne
‘You don’t need fancy equipment to make good prostheses’
An inexpensive system for customised prosthetic sockets is producing much-needed assistive devices for people around the world
Macquarie University
Follow the leader: How the science of migrating fish can build better communities
In the tropical waters around Fiji, Macquarie University scientists are collaborating with local communities to implement marine connectivity science strategies to improve the resilience of small-scale fisheries in the region.