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.
Research
Edith Cowan University
Restoring and activating one of the world's most precious piano collections at WAAPA
ECU has partnered with The Wright Burt Foundation and The Feilman Foundation to restore rare historic pianos at WAAPA through a three-year program of restoration, research and performance.
Edith Cowan University
New machine algorithm could identify cardiovascular risk at the click of a button
An automated machine learning program developed by researchers from Edith Cowan University (ECU) in conjunction with the University of Manitoba has been able to identify potential cardiovascular incidents or fall and fracture risks based on bone density scans taken during routine clinical testing.
La Trobe University
Cooperative Research Centre a care economy boost
Australia's $327 billion care economy is set to be transformed by the nation's first Cooperative Research Centre in the sector and the largest in the world, brought together by La Trobe University.
La Trobe University
Scientists reveal new toxin that damages the gut
Scientists at La Trobe University have discovered how a diarrhoea-causing strain of bacteria uses “molecular scissors” to cut open and destroy gut cells, leading to severe illness and sometimes death.
Edith Cowan University
Why branding plays a big part in politics
With federal elections looming and with global politics in the spotlight, researchers from Edith Cowan University (ECU) have offered political parties some sage advice, warning that broken election promises could damage the party brand and ultimately lead to a loss of political power.
Charles Sturt University
Unlocking the potential of dsRNA biopesticides: a call for global regulatory harmony
Research highlights the potential of dsRNA-based biopesticides for sustainable agriculture.
Edith Cowan University
Cutting-edge VR training to equip first responders for birth emergencies
A new virtual reality (VR) training program developed by Edith Cowan University (ECU) is set to revolutionise how volunteer ambulance officers and paramedics prepare for unplanned out-of-hospital births.
Edith Cowan University
Why our reasons for pursuing goals either help or hinder wellbeing
A new ECU study has revealed there's more to happiness and wellbeing than simply chasing goals, it also comes down to why you're chasing them.
Macquarie University
Hope for frozen shoulder treatment: new trial
A new clinical trial is testing whether a molecular therapy already in use to treat eye disease could help patients with frozen shoulder, a debilitating condition that mostly affects active women aged 40 to 60.
James Cook University
Breakthrough to combat microplastics
James Cook University researchers have achieved a significant breakthrough that allows them to convert microplastics to a highly valuable material.
Edith Cowan University
WA Government extends funding for remote workshops amplifying women's wellbeing
Women in regional and remote parts of Western Australia will be able to attend women's wellbeing workshops thanks to State Government funding for the She Speaks movement created by ECU researchers.