Charles Darwin University
Stronger together: Bilby conservation efforts enhanced by Indigenous knowledge
Bilbies once occupied much of arid and semi-arid Australia but have disappeared from about three quarters of their historic range.
Research
Charles Sturt University
Researchers uncover surprising health risks of plastic ingestion for seabirds
A team of researchers have discovered the surprising health effects of plastic ingestion on the organs and brains of Australian seabird chicks.
La Trobe University
Study challenges ‘monogamy-superiority' myth
Monogamous and non-monogamous people report similar levels of satisfaction in both their relationships and sex lives, according to a comprehensive new meta-analysis led by La Trobe University.
Charles Darwin University
“But officer, I wasn’t driving!”: Research reveals the problem with self-driving cars and traffic laws
The study examines the ‘driver dilemma’ in Australia, or how road traffic laws are specific to human drivers, and how this legislation has limited application to automated vehicles (AVs), which can drive without human input.
University of the Sunshine Coast
Pigs healthier and farmers wealthier: How a UniSC invention can help
UniSC Associate Professor in Molecular Engineering Dr Joanne Macdonald is developing a rapid-testing system to allow farmers to quickly diagnose and limit the spread of common pig diseases.
Charles Darwin University
How one man’s dream opened doors to education access across the world
CDU PhD candidate Faisal Bin Badar never imagined his dream to improve education in his home country of Pakistan would evolve into an internationally recognised mission to build adaptable, sustainable schools across the globe.
Macquarie University
Climate and health litigation mounting in Australia as exposure to extreme heat grows
Australia’s exposure to extreme heat continues to grow while the country has emerged as a global hotspot for climate change litigation, according to the latest MJA–Lancet Countdown report published this week.
James Cook University
New skink a second unique species for Scawfell Island
A James Cook University biologist has discovered a new species of lizard on Scawfell Island, a remote island 50km east of Mackay in north Queensland.
Edith Cowan University
ECU addressing key community challenges with diverse social work research in the South West
Students and graduates of Edith Cowan University's (ECU) Bachelor of Social Work (Honours) program are tackling some of the most pressing social issues facing Australian communities today.
Edith Cowan University
Unlocking memories of the past with the soundtrack of a lifetime
An innovative Edith Cowan University (ECU) research project is using the power of music and storytelling to support the wellbeing of older Italian migrants, including those living with dementia.
Edith Cowan University
Organisations should embrace AI to boost performance
Companies and corporations that are quick to adopt artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning are more likely to boost performance and reap rewards, research from Edith Cowan University (ECU) has shown.
Edith Cowan University
Five minutes a day eccentric exercise can improve your life, ECU study finds
As little as five minutes a day of eccentric exercise could offer significant health benefits to those living a stagnant lifestyle, researchers from Edith Cowan University (ECU) found.