Charles Darwin University
Fish are often overlooked when the term “animal welfare” is used, but a new project is working to ensure happy fins are met with the same enthusiasm as cage-free eggs or grass-fed beef.
Macquarie University
Psychotropic medicines that are commonly prescribed for older people in aged care homes to treat mental health conditions need to be reviewed because they may cause loss of balance and lead to unnecessary falls and injuries, according to Macquarie University researcher Narjis Batool.
University of the Sunshine Coast
Older people are at far greater risk of experiencing the debilitating symptoms of delirium during a hospital stay than previously known, according to research led by the University of the Sunshine Coast’s new Professor of Healthy Ageing.
The University of Western Australia
The research team initially set out to understand the effects of climate change (flooding and bushfires) on cultural heritage, specifically rock art and sites of Indigenous resistance to European colonisation/invasion.
The University of Melbourne
During her PhD at the Doherty Institute, Dr Catriona Nguyễn-Robertson studied unconventional T cells, which might one day create a pathway to a more effective tuberculosis vaccine or a way to prevent skin allergies.
University of the Sunshine Coast
Four-wheel drives (4WDs) are causing “unequivocal” serious and wide-spread damage to coastal dune ecosystems, according to a global study led by the University of the Sunshine Coast.
La Trobe University
Scientists at La Trobe University have identified a possible defence for humans against the influenza virus H5N1 – commonly known as ’bird flu’ – which could open avenues of research for new vaccine development.
University of the Sunshine Coast
UniSC researchers have collected community views on Queensland’s rape and sexual assault sentencing, with a report finding practices do not align with expectations nor address the needs of victim-survivors.
Edith Cowan University
ECU's School of Engineering will host WA's first research and innovation lab with Fraunhofer IKTS, creating opportunities for students and industry growth.
Edith Cowan University
Common rat and mouse baits may threaten nine endangered Australian marsupial carnivores, including Tasmanian Devils and quolls, according to ECU research.
Edith Cowan University
Spraying persimmon trees with methyl jasmonate (MeJA) can result in healthier, longer lasting fruit, with increased antioxidants a new Edith Cowan University (ECU) study has found.
Edith Cowan University
As Australia marks 50 years of Vietnamese migration, new research from Edith Cowan University (ECU) has shed light on how Vietnamese Australians view ageing—and it's very different from Western ideas of 'successful ageing.'