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.
La Trobe University
Cell-inspired sensor paves way to real-time health
A team led by La Trobe University has drawn inspiration from nature to develop a breakthrough sensor that can rapidly track tiny molecular changes in blood, paving the way to real-time, personalised medicine.
Griffith University
Seaweed has the potential to create a shield to block norovirus infection
Seaweed may be a popular food item, but it has certain properties which have the ability to create a shield within the human body, effectively blocking norovirus infection.
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
Charles Darwin University
Reasons for illegal fishing “more nuanced” than previously thought, international research shows
A resurgence of illegal fishing in northern Australian waters is cause for environmental, biosecurity and social concern, and new research suggests the causes of this activity are increasingly complex.
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.