Edith Cowan University
Finding the heart in the machine
Researchers at Edith Cowan University (ECU) are helping machines become more emotionally aware, using a new method that allows them to better recognise human facial expressions.
Research
Edith Cowan University
The power of exercise as a medicine
In 2019 John was diagnosed with Stage 4 Prostate Cancer. After taking part in a clinical trial at ECU's Exercise Medicine Research Institute exploring the impact of exercise on prostate cancer, John noticed a significant improvement in his wellness.
Edith Cowan University
Killer crab: Shining an infrared light on loggerhead turtle hatchling attacks
Research by Edith Cowan University and the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions (DBCA) has put a spotlight on the feeding frenzy that newly hatched turtles face.
Edith Cowan University
ECU led team to partner with the Heart Foundation to commercialise a new solution to screen for blood vessel calcification
As a Heart Foundation Catalyst Partnerships Grants Partner, ECU will commercialise a new solution to screen for blood vessel calcification.
Charles Darwin University
New project to tackle disaster waste management in remote communities
Remote Northern Territory communities faced with hazardous wastes, slow recovery and displacement after natural disasters will become equipped to manage disaster waste, after a Charles Darwin University-led (CDU) project received major federal funding.
Charles Darwin University
LGB+ population doubles: Is Australia on the cusp of a ‘sexual revolution’?
A boom in the number of Aussies identifying as lesbian, gay, or bisexual could be indicative of a “sexual revolution” not seen since the 60s and 70s, new research led by Charles Darwin University (CDU) has found.
Edith Cowan University
Parents key to unlocking love of writing in kids
A new study from Edith Cowan University shows parental involvement is a key motivator in children's writing outcomes – for better or worse.
La Trobe University
Advancing AI innovation with NVIDIA supercomputer
La Trobe University’s deployment of NVIDIA DGX H200 systems are the first to be commissioned at a university in Australia, giving scientists the ability to push the boundaries of AI-driven medical and biotech research.
University of the Sunshine Coast
Blood pressure: New study predicts how climate change will jeopardise blood supply
Climate change will impact the health of blood donors worldwide and increases in disease and natural disasters may trigger a rise in the need for blood, according to a new analysis published in The Lancet Planetary Health.
Charles Darwin University
Project aiming to improve cattle productivity in Timor-Leste
A new research project exploring alternative feeding methods, specifically silage, aims to minimise its impact on farmers and cattle.
La Trobe University
New formula may reduce shingles, cold sore pain
New treatments for shingles and cold sores could be developed following a discovery by scientists at La Trobe University and Melbourne drug company Wintermute Biomedical.
Macquarie University
Earth's first crust composition discovery rewrites geological timeline
Researchers have made a breakthrough discovery that changes our understanding of Earth’s early geological history, challenging beliefs about how our continents formed and when plate tectonics began.