Science
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305Climate change impact on Earth’s ‘life zones’ on track to accelerate
Scientists have revealed that climate change has already impacted all of Earth’s ‘life zones’ and the effects are set to triple under...
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320New Research Hub protecting Australian crops
A new Australian Research Council (ARC) Research Hub aims to develop and commercialise an innovative alternative to chemical fungicides, addressing industry challenges...
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502Radio signals from distant stars suggest hidden planets
Using the world’s most powerful radio antenna, scientists have discovered stars unexpectedly blasting out radio waves, possibly indicating the existence of hidden...
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655Landmark trial eliminates pest mosquito
In a first for the Southern Hemisphere, researchers have shown a bacteria can successfully sterilise and eradicate the invasive, disease carrying Aedes...
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588Marine and coastal wellbeing on Tasmania’s North West Coast
A new photography exhibition, based on an Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies (IMAS) research project, will showcase how particular marine environments...
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537Goldilocks 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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995Dealing 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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687An ‘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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624Brain 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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Taking monthly vitamin D supplements is unlikely to increase life expectancy in the general Australian population, according to research from QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute. The researchers analysed results from the Institute’s landmark D-Health Trial to understand whether a monthly dos...
Southern Cross University has attracted nearly a million dollars in scholarship funding for students who commence their studies at the University’s Coffs Harbour or Lismore campuses this year. Part of the Australian Government’s Destination Australia scheme, the scholarship provides selected ful...
Southern Cross University researchers have played a major role in the development of the world’s first blue carbon accounting model (BlueCAM), adopted by the Australian Federal Government. As part of the Emission Reduction Fund (ERF) under the Carbon Credits (Carbon Farming Initiative) Act 2011, f...
Southern Cross University has recorded an increase in prospective students accepting their offers of study, coinciding with the NSW release of ATAR scores. While overall applications are similar to 2021, student acceptances have increased substantially, with many students locking in study plans ahea...
This project aims to improve travel demand calibration and accuracy of 24 hour/ 7 days network simulation models (live and offline) for the AM and PM peak hours, in fact any hour of any day. Such a solution will help reduce congestion, especially in non-recurrent situations and significantly increas...
Innovative road network pricing models https://t.co/aVqwsK7d7n
New research finds Vitamin D supplements do not prolong life https://t.co/hDHUIkqrmy
Southern Cross researchers help shape federal blue carbon credit system https://t.co/K9zqHmoqa9