Researchers feature in top one percent in the world
Six University of Auckland academics feature in the prestigious 2024 Clarivate Highly Cited Researchers list.
Moth balls thrust satellites into space
The chemical in moth balls, naphthalene, will be tested in space in a new satellite rocket propulsion system, Bogong, developed at The Australian National University (ANU).
New findings put 1918 flu pandemic in a different light
New analysis of the remains of victims of the 1918 influenza pandemic, which killed an estimated 50 million people worldwide, contradicts the widespread belief the flu disproportionately impacted healthy young adults.
UOW College Australia marks 35 years of transforming lives and careers
UOW College Australia staff, students and graduates celebrated the College’s 35th anniversary at an event at the University of Wollongong (UOW) on Monday night.
A wildlife conservation hospital for south-western Sydney and surrounds
Expanded capacity will allow University of Sydney veterinarian staff to provide specialist care for Australian native species.
Western-led analysis shows potential in new Alzheimer’s treatment
Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause of dementia, affecting more than 55 million people worldwide.
Biology professor Paul Grogan receives top teaching award
Throughout his career at Queen’s University, Paul Grogan, a professor in the Department of Biology, has received numerous teaching awards from students, and from his fellow faculty members.
New Zealand approves Pfizer vaccine for young people from 12 to 15, but they’ll...
In a new article on The Conversation, UC's Professor Michael Plank writes that vaccinating young people is key to ensuring our community is protected from Covid-19.
Predicting when epileptic seizures will happen
Scientists at the CHUM Research Centre work towards forecasting or at least better detecting when a person with epilepsy will have an attack, thanks to an implantable microchip.
COP26: time for New Zealand to show regional leadership on climate change
As the UN climate summit in Glasgow kicks off on Sunday, it marks the deadline for countries to make more ambitious pledges to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
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