The University of Sydney
Georgina Long and Richard Scolyer named Australians of the Year
Melanoma treatment pioneers awarded 2024 Australian of the Year
Research
James Cook University
Indigenous fire management started 11,000 years ago
James Cook University researchers have discovered Indigenous fire management in northern Australia was being practiced at least 11,000 years ago – and it has implications for fire management practices today.
The University of Sydney
Looking towards the future of biomedical research and innovation
A world-leading health, education and research precinct in Sydney
James Cook University
Corals storm back after ‘sea-weeding’ project
A volunteer seaweed removal program involving citizen scientists has seen a dramatic improvement of up to 600 per cent coral regrowth off the coast of Magnetic Island.
Flinders University
Protecting South Australian first responders
Research shows emergency service personnel are twice as likely to develop anxiety, depression, and PTSD but a new Flinders University support program is aiming to prevent the onset of mental health conditions for first responders.
Flinders University
Sleep apnea solution could be right under your nose
Australian researchers have discovered that a bedtime nasal spray has the potential to reduce the severity of sleep apnea in people and lower their blood pressure.
The University of Queensland
Saving lives during bushfire season
How AI and mobile weather radars are being used to better prepare us for Mother Nature
Flinders University
Strategies to shield breast cancer patients from lymphoedema
In a global effort to improve the lives of breast cancer survivors, new leading health research has looked at strategies that can help prevent lymphoedema for millions of cancer survivors as a result of damage or removal of their lymph nodes during cancer treatment.
Flinders University
Praise for ‘social supermarket’ model
A new model of ‘social supermarket’ providing affordable food and social supports for people experiencing financial stress in South Australia should be expanded, experts say.
University of Technology Sydney
Office AC can reduce the risk of harm from bushfire smoke
Air conditioning doesn't just cool the air – it can also reduce the risk of harm from bushfire smoke, new research suggests.
Flinders University
Research identifies renowned rock art sites
New research has uncovered internationally significant rock art sites in Arnhem Land were far from random and instead “chosen” for the critical vantage points they provided.
University of Tasmania
Helping to mitigate climate change impacts for Tasmania’s wine industry
The 10-year research trial will assess producing sparkling wine from low-level smoke affected wine grapes, and the sensory impact of smoke taint compounds on sparkling wine during ageing on lees.