The most precise map so far of dark matter in our universe was released last week by an international team of astrophysicists. Even though we can’t see dark matter (as it doesn’t emit light), we have been aware of its effects for more than 80 years, by observing how galaxies cluster
Read MoreMen and women respond differently to diseases and treatments for biological, social and psychological reasons. In this series on Gender Medicine, experts explore these differences and the importance of approaching treatment and diagnosis through a gender lens. Depression and anxiety are known to affect around one in five people, but depression
Read MoreWe know that dinosaurs ruled the Earth many millions ago, but how they walked has been a mystery. Our new research shows that the movement of some dinosaurs has a lot in common with some of today’s ground-dwelling birds. We looked at theropod dinosaurs, which were typically bipedal (two-legged), walking on
Read MoreA process to convert waste plastics into fuel and chemicals, a fashion fitting solution for online shoppers and a new energy storage system are among eight Australian innovations to share in $5 million to help them become commercial reality. The assistance under the Entrepreneurs’ Programme Accelerating Commercialisation element will help turn
Read MoreOur soils are in trouble. Over the past century, we’ve abused them with plowing, tilling, and too much fertiliser. What many think of as “just dirt” is actually an incredibly complex mixture of rock-derived minerals, plant-derived organic matter, dissolved nutrients, gases, and a rich food web of interacting organisms. By plowing and
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International researchers have travelled to Townsville to the National Sea Simulator (SeaSim) at the Australian Institute of Marine Science (AIMS) as part of cutting edge research to help save the world’s fish. University of Miami’s School of Marine and Atmospheric Science Professor of physiology and toxicology Martin Grosell has travelled to
Read MoreThe Australian Government has announced $1.9 million in Citizen Science Grants for five new projects. This follows the recent funding of $4.4 million for 13 Citizen Science Grants projects. Citizen Science supports community participation in scientific research projects that have a national impact. Working with qualified scientists, participants collect and analyse scientific data,
Read MoreThe Arkadia apartments seek to reinvent city living without compromising on community and brings meaningful benefits to residents and the environment. With excavation works recently commencing, DHA Managing Director, Jan Mason, visited the site to inspect progress and see the Arkadia vision becoming a reality. ‘When you think of Sydney living you
Read MoreWestern Australia and the Nation are set to become a global leader in marine and ocean research with the opening today of a new multi-million dollar research centre at The University of Western Australia. The Indian Ocean Marine Research Centre (IOMRC), which is home to the largest cohort of marine researchers
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Some of the most important questions and concerns currently facing pollination-dependent industries will be answered in an Australian first, multi-million dollar research project. The ‘Securing Pollination for More Productive Agriculture: Guidelines for effective pollinator management and stakeholder adoption’ project is supported by funding from the Australian Government Department of Agriculture and
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