Griffith University
Higher steroid use linked to poorer mental health
Riskier anabolic-androgenic steroid (AAS) use has been linked to poorer mental health symptoms, new Griffith University research has found.
Research
The University of Western Australia
How water and clay shape archaeological record at Murujuga
New research has shown that water movement in clay-rich soils can lift stone artefacts toward the surface – exerting a natural influence on how archaeological materials are distributed across the surface of some landscapes.
Griffith University
Calls to improve drowning prevention efforts for portable pools
A new Griffith University research, conducted in partnership with UNSW Sydney, has discovered many parents and caregivers are unaware of safety requirements when it comes to portable pools.
The University of Western Australia
World-first project to help save endangered Carnaby's Cockatoos
More than 200,000 trees will be planted along a 10km stretch of land south of Mandurah as part of an ambitious plan to save Western Australia’s iconic Carnaby’s Cockatoo from extinction.
Edith Cowan University
Research insights to empower more Indigenous students to pursue Higher Ed
A new ECU study has explored the decision-making process of Indigenous Australian students in pursuing higher education. With Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander participation a national priority, the research aims to enable universities to attract and retain more Aboriginal students.
The University of Western Australia
Landmark partnership to restore country and build career pathways
A landmark partnership between Winjan Aboriginal Corporation and The University of Western Australia will blend Noongar ecological knowledge with world-class science to restore 924 hectares of degraded farmland at Keralup, near Mandurah.
Charles Darwin University
DNA library project marks new chapter for NT biodiversity monitoring
A library of aquatic DNA sounds like it’s been lifted from the pages of a sci-fi novel – but this new and very real database will support future biodiversity monitoring in the Northern Territory.
Griffith University
Liquid gold: research highlights potential – and risks – of turning human urine into sustainable fertiliser
A new research review led by Griffith University suggests using human urine as a fertiliser could significantly boost sustainable agriculture – but key health risks and knowledge gaps must be addressed before it could be widely adopted.
The University of Western Australia
How AI has powerful uses for First Nations oral cultural knowledge
Much of the conversation about artificial intelligence (AI) and Indigenous peoples focuses on harms, such as cultural appropriation, cultural flattening and digital exclusion. These risks are real.
Curtin University
Curtin study reveals rapid shift in public trust towards AI ‘chatbot therapists’
Public attitudes toward ‘chatbot therapists’ shifted dramatically during the rapid rise of generative artificial intelligence in 2023, according to a new Curtin University study, that is now behind the redevelopment of a safer, wellbeing chatbot called Monti.
Adelaide University
Can AI help wheat survive the heat?
As global temperatures rise, the challenge of producing enough food to meet future demand is becoming increasingly urgent.
Adelaide University
Teaching machines to hear what the ear already knows
In aged care, disability support, and allied health settings, the ability to communicate clearly and be understood shapes the quality of care delivered and the experience of the people receiving it.