Walk or drive? New tool shows the health effects of your travel choices
RMIT researchers and the Victorian Department of Transport launch a new digital tool to measure the health impacts of replacing car trips with walking and cycling trips for Melburnians.
Researchers discovered the second ‘key’ used by the SARS-CoV-2 virus to enter into human...
To efficiently infect human cells, SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, is able to use a receptor called Neuropilin-1...
Kidney failure impacts life expectancy of women more than men
New research finds women experience a greater loss in life expectancy, and higher likelihood of premature death from kidney disease than men, highlighting a need to find the cause.
UOW emerges as leader in latest sustainability rankings
The University of Wollongong (UOW) has secured an impressive 61st rank in the latest Times Higher Education (THE) Impact rankings announced on 1 June 2023.
Most non-cancer pain opioid prescriptions are for musculoskeletal conditions, study finds
Nearly three quarters of new non-cancer pain opioid prescriptions were for patients with musculoskeletal conditions...
New offshore wind centre to advance net zero ambitions
The University of Melbourne has launched the Australian Centre for Offshore Wind Energy (ACOWE) to address the key challenges faced by offshore wind farms in Australia.
New guidelines for early menopause diagnosis and management
University of Queensland research has led to the development of a practical framework to help medical professionals around the world diagnose and manage early menopause.
Earthquakes can change the course of rivers – with devastating results
On The Conversation UC PhD student Erin McEwan discusses her new research to determine how floods and earthquakes can occur at the same time.
Queen Mary researcher receives major funding award
Philip Eaton, Professor of Cardiovascular Biochemistry at Queen Mary University of London, has been awarded €2.5 million by the European Research Council (ERC) to help tackle cardiovascular disease.
University shines bright for Illuminate Adelaide
Illuminate Adelaide lights up the cityscape this July, with the University of Adelaide playing host to a selection of highlights.