University of Wollongong
Researchers achieve world-first in underwater 3D concrete printing
LUYTEN 3D collaboration produces Australia’s first submerged 3D printing system, world-first accelerator-free concrete mix for use underwater
Research
Edith Cowan University
On the nose: Beauty, bias and the face of social media
A new Edith Cowan University study shows how filtered faces on social media are fuelling nose shame, and how online communities are fighting back.
Edith Cowan University
The writing is on the wall — Are kids ditching pens for keyboards?
A nation-wide study of more than 500 Australian primary school students in Year 2 has revealed whether beginner writers' attitude and motivation towards both handwriting and keyboarding can be a major predictor of the quality of their writing.
Charles Darwin University
Green thumbs up: Project combines YouTube and AI to boost biosecurity
Gardening videos attract millions of views on YouTube each year, but an innovative research project has showed how this content could be critical in protecting Australia’s biosecurity.
Charles Darwin University
New heights reached with project on mountaineering activities on the world’s highest peaks
A research project exploring the impacts of mountaineering activities on the Seven Summits has reached a new peak, with three climbs thus far undertaken.
Edith Cowan University
ECU research leads to ban on dangerous rat poisons
Research led by Edith Cowan University (ECU) Associate Professor Robert Davis has contributed to a landmark decision by the federal pesticides regulator.
Edith Cowan University
From classroom joy to PhD: Exploring how drama supports children's wellbeing
A new research project at the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA) is exploring how drama education can support the wellbeing and development of young children.
Charles Darwin University
On the road to cheaper, safer commutes with CDU’s new research hub
The Northern Territory is on the road to smoother, safer commutes with innovative support and research from Charles Darwin University’s (CDU) new Centre for Asphalt and Road Technologies (CART).
Charles Darwin University
Australia mapped into global sharks and rays database
A global database documenting the location of critical habitats for sharks, rays, and chimaeras has recently expanded to include Australia, with years of extensive research by Charles Darwin University (CDU) contributing to this crucial digital record.
Edith Cowan University
Facing the music: Detecting dangerous driving through AI facial analysis
Researchers from ECU are developing new technology that could change how drunk and dangerous drivers are identified.
University of Wollongong
Severe drought linked to the decline of the hobbits 61,000 years ago
New study links climate stress to the disappearance of early human species Homo floresiensis, the 'hobbits' of Flores
Edith Cowan University
As hospital assaults rise, VR training steps in
Research has shown a 20-minute VR training session could offer first responders help in how to deal with aggressive patients.