Edith Cowan University
ECU research leads to ban on dangerous rat poisons
Research led by Edith Cowan University (ECU) Associate Professor Robert Davis has contributed to a landmark decision by the federal pesticides regulator.
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Edith Cowan University
From classroom joy to PhD: Exploring how drama supports children's wellbeing
A new research project at the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA) is exploring how drama education can support the wellbeing and development of young children.
Charles Darwin University
On the road to cheaper, safer commutes with CDU’s new research hub
The Northern Territory is on the road to smoother, safer commutes with innovative support and research from Charles Darwin University’s (CDU) new Centre for Asphalt and Road Technologies (CART).
Charles Darwin University
Australia mapped into global sharks and rays database
A global database documenting the location of critical habitats for sharks, rays, and chimaeras has recently expanded to include Australia, with years of extensive research by Charles Darwin University (CDU) contributing to this crucial digital record.
Edith Cowan University
Facing the music: Detecting dangerous driving through AI facial analysis
Researchers from ECU are developing new technology that could change how drunk and dangerous drivers are identified.
University of Wollongong
Severe drought linked to the decline of the hobbits 61,000 years ago
New study links climate stress to the disappearance of early human species Homo floresiensis, the 'hobbits' of Flores
Edith Cowan University
As hospital assaults rise, VR training steps in
Research has shown a 20-minute VR training session could offer first responders help in how to deal with aggressive patients.
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
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.