University of Tasmania
Guardian dogs safeguard livelihoods and biodiversity
A landmark study has revealed how Livestock Guardian Dogs (LGDs) are changing predator behaviour and supporting conservation efforts in the process.
Research
Charles Darwin University
Study shows questionnaire can better identify complex post-traumatic stress disorder in veterans
Military mental health services should urgently adopt an internationally recognised trauma questionnaire to better diagnose and treat veterans with complex post-traumatic stress disorder, a new study with CDU has revealed.
Charles Darwin University
A global biodiversity tipping point as first marine fish extinction declared
A species of ray, so rare it has only ever been recorded once back in the late 1800s, has been declared extinct after an assessment by an international team led by Charles Darwin University (CDU).
The University of Western Australia
Mine workers adapt to heat across seasons but dehydration a concern
The research looked at the effects of the seasons on cognitive abilities, fatigue levels, and physiological responses of workers engaged in ‘two on, one off’ rosters.
The University of Western Australia
Pregnant pause: should ADHD medications be stopped during pregnancy?
The study found there also appeared to be benefits associated with stopping medication use before conception including decreased risk of decreased risk of pre-eclampsia and hypertension.
The University of Western Australia
New simulator to improve driver safety on WA roads
The simulator will enable researchers to safely test driver responses to challenges such as mobile phone distractions, fatigue and the impact of drugs and alcohol.
University of Tasmania
Climate drivers behind Antarctic melt caused recent sea level rise
A team of researchers has revealed that climate variability—specifically the El Niño Southern Oscillation (ENSO) and the Southern Annular Mode—played a significant role in the changes observed in the Antarctic Ice Sheet over the past 20 years.
The University of Western Australia
New funding to advance multiple sclerosis research
Multiple sclerosis is on the rise in Australia and worldwide at an accelerating rate, with more than 33,000 Australians currently diagnosed with the condition, for which there is no cure.
The University of Western Australia
Online Atlas maps children's health and wellbeing
A new online tool aims to improve the wellbeing, health and education of children and young people by helping to understand inequities around Australia.
The University of Western Australia
Dung dynasty – the plant boosting powers of beetle recyclers
A multi-level meta-analysis of 24 studies spanning 14 countries has revealed the humble beetles impacted plant growth by 17 per cent.
Macquarie University
Water recycling could be key to cooling Sydney’s west
A new research project is poised to deliver the formula to safely recycle water into gardens and parklands at scale, addressing both urban heat and sustainability challenges in western Sydney.
The Australian National University
New understanding of dark energy could reshape our knowledge of the universe
The most detailed measurement of dark energy to date could reshape our understanding of how quickly the universe is expanding, according to new research from an international team of scientists including astronomers from The Australian National University (ANU) and The University of Queensland.