University of Technology Sydney
Air pollution particles linked to development of Alzheimer’s
Magnetite, a particle found in air pollution, can induce signs and symptoms of Alzheimer's disease.
Research
University of Tasmania
A biting discovery about Tasmanian devils
A Tasmanian devil expert has uncovered an evolutionary quirk that sets carnivorous marsupials apart from the crowd – and the secret lies behind their smiles.
Flinders University
Health expenses a huge burden for Aboriginal families
Almost $1 million from the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) will fund a new project aiming to develop an app that can help with the burden of out-of-pocket healthcare expenses.
Edith Cowan University
How a quick scan can reveal late-life dementia risk
New research from ECU shows that common bone density scans can also reveal plaque build-up in the abdominal aorta - which researchers have found is a reliable marker for developing dementia.
University of Tasmania
Ocean detectives return with climate clues
“The work reveals how microbes in the ocean control the brightness of clouds in the sky, how melting of the Antarctic Ice Sheet is altering deep ocean currents that extend around the planet, and how much iron is available to support growth of marine plants.”
The University of Sydney
More resilient Aussie wheat needed as climate change heats up
University of Sydney researchers tested wheat in heat and carbon-intense conditions that replicate future climate change and found that many common varieties produce fewer grains - a wake up call for growers nationwide.
Edith Cowan University
Smart membranes to remove microplastics from water
ECU Engineering lecturer Dr Masoumeh Zargar's research has developed high-tech membrane filters to remove dangerous microplastics from aquatic and wastewater treatment systems.
Edith Cowan University
Key focus on women athletes' health and performance
Women athletes' health and performance are now a key topic among global scientific research, medical and sporting communities.
University of the Sunshine Coast
How to help older drivers hang up the keys for good: new research
Active planning is the key to older people walking away from driving for the last time, according to new University of the Sunshine Coast research.
Southern Cross University
Advanced imaging technology helps monitor baby corals on Great Barrier Reef
Keeping a watchful eye on newly settled corals at submillimetre scale on the Great Barrier Reef is now much easier, with Southern Cross University and CSIRO successfully using underwater macrophotogrammetry for the first time.
University of Technology Sydney
AI assist for COVID-19 diagnosis
Researchers have developed a groundbreaking Artificial Intelligence (AI) system that can rapidly detect COVID-19 from chest X-rays with more than 98% accuracy.
Edith Cowan University
Indigenous Influencers use TikTok to raise HPV awareness
ECU has engaged TikTok Influencers to educate Aboriginal teenagers about human papillomavirus (HPV). Sam and Ben Stubbs, both WAFL players, hosted a workshop to create social media content about the dangers of the virus - which if unvaccinated can lead to deadly cancers.