Edith Cowan University
Camel milk udderly good alternative to traditional dairy
In addition to being hypoallergenic, camel milk could potentially protect the gut from harmful enzymes and create healthier digestion.
Research
Edith Cowan University
'Sleep hygiene': How FIFO workers can get a better night's sleep
Better sleep hygiene could see fly-in, fly-out (FIFO) mining shift workers get a better night's sleep, new research from Edith Cowan University (ECU) has shown.
Charles Darwin University
Project to improve PFAS firefighting alternative
As the world phases out use of PFAS-based foams in firefighting for the safer but less effective fluorine-free foams (F3), a new Charles Darwin University (CDU) project is aiming to increase the efficacy of this alternative foam.
University of the Sunshine Coast
Spider venom to be developed into an insecticide against locusts
A University of the Sunshine Coast researcher is using arachnid venom to help farmers fight locusts, after being awarded a $240,000 Advance Queensland Industry Research Fellowship.
University of Tasmania
Australia needs a bold national bushfire strategy, new report urges
Australia’s escalating bushfire crisis calls for an urgent, comprehensive national reset, according to a new report, Pathways for Sustainable Coexistence with Wildfires.
The University of Melbourne
New hope for patients who couldn’t get dental implants
One in ten patients with missing teeth can't be helped with a traditional dental implant. University of Melbourne researchers have designed an innovative implant to help these patients.
Charles Darwin University
Global sewage study reveals condition of Darwin’s harbour
A global study of sewage contamination in harbours, with samples taken from 18 cities across five continents, has revealed that faecal contamination of Darwin Harbour from sewage is very low compared to the rest of the world.
Macquarie University
Necro-brands: Why do celebrities like Elvis Presley make more money dead than alive?
New research led by Macquarie University's Professor Chris Baumann explains why the king of rock and roll’s brand is worth more than ever.
Macquarie University
Mind the gap: How maths is taught may be failing girls
Many parents will be worried about international test results showing Australian girls falling behind boys in maths. I think we have to be cautious about the methodology behind these tests.
Macquarie University
Why some birds divorce and others partner for life
Understanding why birds stay together or part ways can reveal fascinating insights into how evolution shapes this behaviour.
The University of Sydney
Saving our cereals: fungal infection prevention saves billions of dollars and secures food supply | 2024 Shaping Australia Awards finalists
Cereal rust diseases pose a serious threat to wheat, barley and oat production worldwide. Wheat rusts alone cause annual losses of 5.47 million tonnes globally.
The University of Melbourne
Have yourself a very thrifty Christmas
As Australia’s cost-of-living increases, many of us are spending less. From calculating a gift’s cost-per-use to experiences rather than pressies, here are expert tips for a thrifty Christmas