James Cook University
Weed sprayer a game-changer for farmers
Cane farmers could dramatically reduce herbicide costs and Reef run-off thanks to an innovative new crop sprayer project led by James Cook University.
Research
Macquarie University
How brain research breakthrough could spark next generation of hearing devices
New brain research has busted a 75 year-old theory about how humans hear. Distinguished Professor David McAlpine explains how the findings could lead to better voice recognition technology as well as more advanced hearing devices.
Edith Cowan University
WA's marketers still facing discrimination and exclusion
Western Australia's marketing sector is still faced with issues of sexism, harassment, and marginalisation, with a new report by Edith Cowan University (ECU) finding that as many as one-in-four marketers have experienced discrimination in the workplace.
Southern Cross University
Mountain frog breeding and release program leaps ahead with federal funding
A $500,000 grant will boost a Southern Cross University project to breed and reintroduce a rare Gondwanan rainforest frog back into its natural habitat.
University of New England
Forum calls for greater mental health support in schools
Student Support Officers are needed in NSW primary schools to address the continuing fallout of COVID lockdowns and mounting mental health crisis, according to the organisers of a University of New England forum.
Edith Cowan University
Guess work can be taken out of big builds with new ECU application
Medium and large-scale construction projects will have a better chance of success if they are able to adhere to a set of success criteria, new research from Edith Cowan University (ECU) found.
Edith Cowan University
Grandmothers could be the answer to adolescent angst
New research has found that investment by maternal grandmothers into grandchildren who have suffered multiple adverse early life experiences (AELE's) could significantly reduce emotional and behavioural problems in these children.
University of Southern Queensland
Fight against children’s mental health crisis gains Momentum
A free online mental health platform co-designed by young people, for young people has been launched to tackle the ongoing children’s mental health crisis.
Edith Cowan University
ECU researchers call for enhanced research into common post-stroke condition
Lateropulsion, a clinical condition which results in the body leaning to one side, affects about half of all stroke survivors.
Edith Cowan University
New study shows how justice facility dogs benefit wellbeing for children facing court
A new Edith Cowan University (ECU) study has revealed that having a four-legged friend at Children's Court significantly reduces stress and anxiety for young victims, witnesses, and their caregivers.
Edith Cowan University
Plant-sourced nitrate proves positive to human health
New research has found that nitrate from plant sources is associated with a lower risk of mortality while nitrate from other sources such as animal-based foods, processed meat and tap water, is linked to a higher risk of mortality.
Edith Cowan University
ECU and MRIWA meeting the demand for lithium together
ECU and the MRIWA have commenced a direct lithium extraction project that is set revolutionise the future of critical minerals sustainability. The research is using membrane technology to meet the future demand for lithium in a less harmful way.