Nathan Boase always knew he would be a scientist, and he is currently researching new methods to protect people against viruses like Monkeypox and COVID-19. Boase and his team from QuT have been given the green light to develop a ...
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With 170,000 Australians breaking a bone annually, PhD student Janitha Jeewantha thought it was time to redesign a new, easier way to cast injuries. With help from his professor, Jeewantha developed a hybrid shape memory polymer 'smart plaster' which wraps around ...
More »Australian kids not meeting physical activity targets: Deakin research
New research shows less than a quarter of Australian children and young people are meeting the national physical activity guidelines for their age group, sparking health concerns among professionals. Gathered for the 2022 Report Card on Physical Activity for Children ...
More »Dementia risk may depend on where you live: Monash research
A Monash University study has found people who live in more affluent areas have superior memories and a lower risk of developing dementia, highlighting the need for better facilities in disadvantaged areas to promote healthy lifestyle habits and help curtail the growing ...
More »Being confident in the kitchen boosts mental health, new research shows
A new study from Edith Cowan University suggests that being confident in your cooking not only improves the quality of your meals but also boosts mental health. The study, conducted in partnership with Jamie’s Ministry of Food initiative and The ...
More »Research in the 21st Century: legacy forms, ‘new’ media and ERA
As Australian universities prepare their submissions for the 2023 round of Excellence in Research Australia (ERA), the national research evaluation framework, it is a good moment to reflect and review this thing we call ‘research’. Indeed the ERA exercise, which ...
More »Lower blood pressure could be the key to slowing brain ageing
Researchers at the Australian National University have found that high blood pressure – albeit within the safe recommended range – could hasten brain ageing. Normal blood pressure is defined by pressure below 120/80, whereas an optimal and healthier blood pressure ...
More »‘Gut instinct’ plays a part in the spread of pandemic misinformation: new study
New research from the Australian National University has found that individuals who base their thinking on “first instincts” are more likely to believe and share misinformation on the COVID-19 pandemic. COVID-19 misinformation has appeared and been shared since the beginning ...
More »New study suggests AI shows promise in aiding autism diagnosis
Autism is a neurological condition affecting an estimated 150,000 Australians, with the disorder diagnosed in roughly one in 160 children. But in what could potentially be a major breakthrough, diagnosing Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) may one day involve a simple ...
More »Should ALL academics be required to publish? opinion
As competition to attract the attention of prospective students intensifies, the higher education sector finds itself grappling with the question: Should every academic be required to publish research? The academic world is a major source of discovery and new ideas. ...
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