New design overcomes key barrier to safer, more efficient EV batteries
Researchers at McGill University have made a significant advance in the development of all-solid-state lithium batteries, which are being pursued as the next step in electric vehicle (EV) battery technology.
Fungi power project leads $3 million in Federal funding grants
A cutting-edge project using synthetic biology to create a special type of manufacturing platform using fungi is one of five projects at The University of Western Australia awarded nearly $3 million in Federal Government funding.
Breakthrough research on protective wear could keep firefighters and other workers safer
Researchers have solved the mystery of why a high-performance fabric commonly used in firefighting and other protective garments weakens prematurely when it’s exposed to moisture.
Theatre Professor awarded 2024 Kiwibank Local Hero medal
Professor David O’Donnell, a member of the University’s theatre programme for the last 25 years, has been awarded a 2024 Kiwibank Local Hero medal.
Australian researchers secure $1.8 million grant to pioneer mRNA vaccine against UTIs
UTS, in collaboration with partners including Australia's national science agency, CSIRO, and UNSW, is leading a research project to develop an mRNA vaccine for urinary tract infections (UTIs).
UM organises field trip to increase secondary school students’ interest in scientific research
The University of Macau (UM) Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS) recently organised the third installment of its science popularisation activity titled ‘The Pursuit of Research’. The activity attracted over 70 students and teachers from eight local secondary schools in Macao.
Experts in Sport: former chairman of IMG Media reveals his career secrets
In the latest Loughborough University Experts in Sport podcast, Michel Masquelier explains his career path from intern to chairman of IMG Media – the world's largest independent producer and distributor of sports programming.
UM to resume classroom teaching on 15 Sept
As the epidemic is in remission, in accordance with the guidelines of the Education and Youth Development Bureau, the University of Macau (UM) will resume classroom teaching on 15 September.
Soil and small earthquakes help pave way for more resilient buildings
Analysing hundreds of small earthquakes is helping University of Canterbury (UC) researchers predict the impact on buildings, depending on the soil beneath them.
Study reveals secrets of men who live to 100 years of age
The largest study of ageing men in the southern hemisphere is exploring why some men have achieved centenarian status and how they have managed to avoid age-related diseases.