Science
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201Goldilocks was right! No one-size-fits-all when it comes to kids’ health
Just like Goldilocks in the children’s fairy tale, one size rarely fits all. So, when it comes to children’s time – school...
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551Dealing with pain in the neck
Neck treatment may prove to be unnecessary and expensive for many migraine sufferers, University of Queensland research has revealed.
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490An ‘astounding’ find reveals a rare cause of epilepsy
Researchers at The University of Queensland, working to gain a better understanding of how brain cells work, have discovered the underlying mechanism...
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451Brain research uncovers ‘perfect storm’ linked to neurodegenerative disease
A ‘perfect storm’ of genetic mutations, toxic proteins and a defect in natural cell recycling has been uncovered in University of Queensland...
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492Saturated fatty acid levels increase when making memories
Saturated fatty acid levels unexpectedly rise in the brain during memory formation, according to University of Queensland research, opening a new avenue...
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401New DNA test to transform wild fish population management
A DNA test developed by CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency, can improve management of wild fish populations for conservation or harvest by...
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356New genes to improve chickpea phosphorus uptake and use efficiency
Researchers from The University of Western Australia’s Institute of Agriculture have used genome mapping on chickpea root traits to improve the efficiency...
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742Cool climate the key to lizards ageing gracefully
Does living in a cooler climate help slow down the ageing process? New research from the University of Tasmania has found that...
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759Instant rice packs a plastic punch
People are consuming three to four milligrams of plastic for every 100 grams of rice they eat, with the number jumping to...
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A new Australian Research Council (ARC) Centre of Excellence will conduct world-leading research to investigate the nature of dark matter. ARC Chief Executive Officer, Professor Sue Thomas, welcomed the official launch of the ARC Centre of Excellence for Dark Matter Particle Physics led by T...
Southern Cross University is spearheading a new circular economy management initiative for the NSW Northern Rivers in partnership with industry that will reduce waste while creating jobs and driving innovation. The new Northern Rivers Regional Circular Economy Accelerator – ReCirculator for short ...
Southern Cross University is becoming the go-to place to study Speech Pathology, with the number of domestic applications for the undergraduate degree increasing 79 per cent compared to the same time last year. Chair of Allied Health Associate Professor Jacqui Yoxall said Southern Cross University w...
This project will conduct a rapid review of the staff and student travel plan literature, the review of selected return to campus plans and sustainable travel plans and existing Transport for NSW Travel Plan Toolkit materials; conduct surveys of staff and students travel behaviour in the light of mo...
As preschools and kindergartens across Australia embrace bush schooling and ‘nature play’, a research team led by Southern Cross University is working with young children and their teachers to unearth the evidence. The researchers will present their findings and launch a series of tools for and ...
Wednesday, September 22nd, 2021 at 11:41pm
Ground-breaking new ARC Centre of Excellence to investigate dark matter https://t.co/novX9951nC
Ground-breaking new ARC Centre of Excellence to investigate dark matter https://t.co/novX9951nC
Wednesday, September 22nd, 2021 at 11:33pm
$2 million grant to help industry reduce waste in the Northern Rivers https://t.co/PBLpnA8rEV
$2 million grant to help industry reduce waste in the Northern Rivers https://t.co/PBLpnA8rEV
Tuesday, September 21st, 2021 at 4:06am
Promoting sustainable university travel choices https://t.co/QyEHD9qWsy
Promoting sustainable university travel choices https://t.co/QyEHD9qWsy