The University of Melbourne
Flood-proofing cities by using digital twins in urban design
Dr Langenheim explores the use of data and new technologies for streetscape and green infrastructure design decision making.
Research
Edith Cowan University
ECU hosts youth justice reform roundtable after another youth detention tragedy
ECU Associate Professor Jocelyn Jones has led a roundtable discussion attended by Anne Hollonds, National Children's Commissioner and Professor Fiona Stanley to discuss youth justice reforms in WA.
Edith Cowan University
Collaboration needed to maintain Australia's disease-free status
Researchers from Edith Cowan University (ECU) have called for improved collaborative efforts between cattle farmers and government to strengthen biosecurity in Australia.
Edith Cowan University
Massive funding boost to improve police recruit health and performance
ECU has received funding from State and Federal Governments to implement a world-leading prevention program into WA police recruitment training. The research aims to improve workforce health and reduce injury rates.
Edith Cowan University
Broccoli and kale top the shopping list for lowering blood pressure
Cruciferous vegetables, including broccoli, cabbage, kale, and cauliflower have been found to lower blood pressure, in comparison to root and squash vegetables, in middle-aged and older Australian adults with elevated blood pressure.
Edith Cowan University
Rural ambulance volunteers struggle with birth emergencies
Although unplanned out-of-hospital births are rare, volunteer ambulance officers must be prepared to provide critical care in these high-risk situations. However, new ECU research has revealed that many VAOs frequently feel unprepared and under-resourced when faced with such emergencies.
Edith Cowan University
ECU studies health benefits of fasting and exercise during chemotherapy
Researchers from Edith Cowan University (ECU) are investigating the impact of dietary restriction and exercise on women undergoing chemotherapy to treat breast cancer.
Edith Cowan University
New publication queries evidence from studies of repetitive head impacts and CTE
A new publication by Dr Lauren Fortington from Edith Cowan University (ECU) in Perth Australia questions the existing evidence in relation to a novel condition termed chronic traumatic encephalopathy neuropathological change (CTE-NC).
Edith Cowan University
Calls for more accurate testing to prevent antibiotic allergies in children
Research from Edith Cowan University (ECU) has highlighted the need for children with a suspected antibiotic allergy to be fully assessed by drug allergy services.
Charles Sturt University
Research uncovers hidden parasite threat in Australian game meat
This study not only sheds light on a previously unrecognised risk but also underscores the value of rigorous research and vigilant food safety practices in protecting public health.
Macquarie University
Scientists condition crocodiles to avoid killer cane toads
Scientists from Macquarie University working with Bunuba Indigenous rangers and the DBCA in Western Australia have trialled a new way to protect freshwater crocodiles from eating deadly cane toads which are spreading across northern Australia.
University of the Sunshine Coast
Research reveals cyberbullying is pushing teenage girls towards cosmetic procedures
Adolescent females subjected to appearance-related cyberbullying are more likely to feel ashamed of their bodies, a desire to change their appearance and suffer eating disorder symptoms, according to new UniSC research.