Research from International Colleges
Charles Darwin University: Friend or Foe - Why Homebuilders Have a Lot to Learn From Termites
DARWIN, Australia, May 20 -- Charles Darwin University issued the following news:
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Friend or foe: Why homebuilders have a lot to learn from termites
Termites are often thought of as bad news when it comes to a building's integrity - but what if the voracious insects hold the blueprint to designing the coolest homes in the Territory?
Charles Darwin University's (CDU) new Professor of Architecture, Lindy Burton, said a key component when designing buildings to support occupants' wellbeing
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Charles Darwin University: Industry and Students Collab to Create AI Road Tech
DARWIN, Australia, May 20 -- Charles Darwin University issued the following news:
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Industry and students collab to create AI road tech
In a single semester, four Charles Darwin University (CDU) students developed an Artificial Intelligence (AI) model which can revolutionise road safety and infrastructure maintenance.
As part of their Master of Data Science, CDU students Cong Do Le, Khai Quang Thang, Van Phuc Vinh Ho and Buu Dang Phan developed technology that accurately detects and clas
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Charles Sturt University: $300,000 Plus for Port Macquarie-Hastings Students - Scholarships Announced
BATHURST, Australia, May 20 -- The Charles Sturt University issued the following news:
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$300,000 plus for Port Macquarie-Hastings students: scholarships announced
More than $300,000 will be divided among 57 Charles Sturt University students in the Port Macquarie-Hastings Region, thanks to scholarships provided through the Charles Sturt Foundation Trust.
* 57 Port Macquarie-Hastings students will receive financial support through the Charles Sturt Foundation Trust in 2025
* The total va
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Charles Sturt University: New Program Creates Safe, Respectful Communities in Early Childhood Settings
BATHURST, Australia, May 20 -- The Charles Sturt University issued the following news:
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New program creates safe, respectful communities in early childhood settings
A new series of workshops offering real-world experience around inclusive early childhood education has launched at Charles Sturt University in Albury-Wodonga.
* Charles Sturt launches new professional learning program supporting trauma-informed practice in early childhood and community settings
* The Holding Space program
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Charles Sturt University: Research to Inform Emergency Department Procedures for Heart Attack Patients
BATHURST, Australia, May 20 -- The Charles Sturt University issued the following news:
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Research to inform emergency department procedures for heart attack patients
Academics with Three Rivers DRH and clinicians at MLHD in the Riverina are improving emergency room procedures for heart attack patients with new research.
* Charles Sturt's Three Rivers DRH to collaborate with Murrumbidgee Local Health District and NSW Health's Agency for Clinical Innovation on two-year project
* The resea
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Curtin University: Fitness Fight - Native Bees Struggle Against Invasive Honey Bee
PERTH, Australia, May 20 -- Curtin University issued the following news release:
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Fitness fight: native bees struggle against invasive honey bee
New Curtin University research has revealed that high densities of European honey bees could be harming Australian native bees' 'fitness' by reducing their reproductive success and altering key traits linked to survival.
The study, led by Adjunct Research Fellow Dr Kit Prendergast from Curtin's School of Molecular and Life Sciences, found that
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Curtin University: New Project to Improve Health Outcomes for Adults Released From Prison
PERTH, Australia, May 20 -- Curtin University issued the following news release:
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New project to improve health outcomes for adults released from prison
A Curtin University-led research project to improve the mental health and wellbeing of adults released from prisons in Australia has been awarded $5 million in funding from the Federal Government's Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF).
The collaborative project, led by Professor Stuart Kinner from Curtin University, will engage a nationa
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Curtin University: Working From Home Boosts Productivity and Well-being for Autistic Workers
PERTH, Australia, May 20 -- Curtin University issued the following news release:
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Working from home boosts productivity and well-being for autistic workers
New research from the Curtin Autism Research Group has revealed flexible working arrangements, including working from home, significantly benefit autistic employees, reducing anxiety, increasing productivity and improving overall well-being.
The study, conducted with autistic employees and supervisors across various industries, found
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Deakin University: Genes, Environment or a Special Bond? Why Some Twins Talk and Think in Unison
GEELONG, Australia, May 20 -- Deakin University issued the following news release:
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Genes, environment or a special bond? Why some twins talk and think in unison
By Deakin University's Professor Jeffrey Craig from the Institute for Mental and Physical Health and Clinical Translation (IMPACT) and Professor Nancy Segal from California State University. This piece first appeared on The Conversation.
An interview with Paula and Bridgette Powers - identical twins who witnessed their mother's
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Deakin University: Too Much Ultra-processed Food Increases Depression Risk in Older Adults
GEELONG, Australia, May 20 -- Deakin University issued the following news release:
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Too much ultra-processed food increases depression risk in older adults
Older Australians who eat a diet high in ultra-processed foods have an increased risk of depression, new research has found.
The findings published in BMC Medicine found Australians aged 70 and older who eat at least four servings of ultra-processed food a day increased their risk of depression by 10%.
PhD candidate Belayneh Mengist
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Flinders University: How Drought Affects Our City's Trees
BEDFORD PARK, Australia, May 20 -- Flinders University issued the following news:
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How drought affects our city's trees
South Australia has experienced record-breaking low rainfall and high temperatures in the past 6-12 months, placing considerable strain on native vegetation and streetscapes.
A new study led by Flinders University aims to collect data about local tree dieback, the progressive decline in tree health, and mortality during the drought, and researchers would like to hear f
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Griffith University: Queensland Sites Offer Play and Rest for Migrating Humpbacks
GOLD COAST, Australia, May 20 -- Griffith University issued the following news:
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Queensland sites offer play and rest for migrating humpbacks
A new study has compared how migrating humpback whales use two stopover sites along the Queensland coast, finding that one was more social in nature and the other used primarily by mothers and calves.
While both Hervey and Moreton Bays offered ideal resting places, Moreton Bay demonstrated more of a utilitarian role as a stopover compared to the
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James Cook University: Clinical Trials the 'backbone' of Healthcare Research
TOWNSVILLE, Australia, May 20 -- James Cook University issued the following news release:
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Clinical trials the 'backbone' of healthcare research
Life-saving treatments for several devastating diseases such as cancer and diabetes may never have been developed without the help of clinical trials - and a James Cook University researcher is aiming to highlight just how important trials are at a local level.
A new survey by JCU Exercise Physiologist Jenna Graffini will ask Townsville locals
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Landmark Donation Powers World-first Endometriosis Research Institute at UNSW
SYDNEY, Australia, May 20 -- The University of New South Wales issued the following news:
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Landmark donation powers world-first endometriosis research institute at UNSW
A $50 million philanthropic contribution will position Australia as a global leader in women's health.
A world-first initiative funded by members of the philanthropic Ainsworth family and led by UNSW Sydney is set to revolutionise endometriosis research, diagnosis, and treatment for millions of people suffering around t
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Provincial ADHD Program at UPEI Transitions to Health PEI
CHARLOTTETOWN, Prince Edward Island, May 20 -- The University of Prince Edward Island issued the following news release:
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Provincial ADHD program at UPEI transitions to Health PEI
The provincial ADHD program operated by the University of Prince Edward Island (UPEI) transitioned to Health PEI, effective April 1, 2025.
"This milestone represents a significant advancement in the program's journey, ensuring ongoing support and services for Islanders living with ADHD," said Marilyn Barrett,
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Swansea-led Project Could Transform Clot Treatment
SWANSEA, Wales, May 20 -- Swansea University issued the following news:
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Swansea-led project could transform clot treatment
Researchers are developing a cutting-edge blood test that measures clot formation and breakdown from a single sample, which has the potential to improve patient treatment and reduce pressure on the NHS.
Led by Professor Karl Hawkins, alongside colleagues from Swansea University and NHS clinicians, this new pound sterling1.2M project is being funded by the UKRI Engi
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Trailblazer University Program Unlocks $549 Million From Industry to Accelerate Australia's Innovation Agenda
PERTH, Australia, May 20 -- Curtin University issued the following news release:
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Trailblazer University Program unlocks $549 million from industry to accelerate Australia's innovation agenda
The Australian Department of Education's $370 million Trailblazer Universities Program (TUP) funded between 2022 and 2026) established six Trailblazers focused on national priorities such as defence, space, food and beverage, recycling and clean energy, and resources technology and critical minerals
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University of New South Wales: Most People Trust Climate Scientists Less Than Other Scientists, But Not Everywhere...
SYDNEY, Australia, May 20 -- The University of New South Wales issued the following news:
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Most people trust climate scientists less than other scientists, but not everywhere...
Striking differences in trust in climate scientists across countries and ideologies may offer clues for getting people to support global warming action.
Climate scientists are overall less trusted than other types of scientists, as reported by a new UNSW study.
The study of survey data from nearly 70,000 people
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University of New South Wales: Surprise Baby Whale Sightings Reveal There's Still Much to Learn About Humpbacks
SYDNEY, Australia, May 20 -- The University of New South Wales issued the following news:
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Surprise baby whale sightings reveal there's still much to learn about humpbacks
Humpback whales are not always born in tropical waters, new research has shown - challenging long-held assumptions about their breeding and migration behaviours, while raising new questions for marine conservation.
A UNSW-led study published today shows humpback whales are being born much further south than previously
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University of Queensland: Dishwashing Containers a Source of Microplastic Pollution
BRISBANE, Australia, May 20 -- The University of Queensland issued the following news:
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Dishwashing containers a source of microplastic pollution
Washing household plastic containers in a dishwasher releases nanoplastic and microplastic pollution into wastewater, University of Queensland researchers have found.
Dr Elvis Okoffo from UQ's Queensland Alliance for Environmental Health Sciences said domestic dishwashers have so far been an unexplored source of plastic pollution.
"We demonst
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University of South Australia: It's a National Treasure, But 13% of Australians Surveyed Can't Tell You Where the Great Barrier Reef is Located
ADELAIDE, Australia, May 20 -- The University of South Australia issued the following news release:
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It's a national treasure, but 13% of Australians surveyed can't tell you where the Great Barrier Reef is located
New research shows that Australians care deeply about the Great Barrier Reef (GBR) - one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World - but 13% can't tell you where it is located.
A social media survey canvassing Australians' perceptions of the iconic tourism drawcard also reveal
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UPEI Graduate Students Present Research at 2025 3-Minute Thesis Event
CHARLOTTETOWN, Prince Edward Island, May 20 -- The University of Prince Edward Island issued the following news release:
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UPEI graduate students present research at 2025 3-Minute Thesis event
Building social awareness in robots, the impacts of physical activity for persons with Alzheimer's disease, and data solutions for hidden potato crop stresses were the focus of prize-winning 3-Minute Thesis (3MT) presentations by UPEI graduate students on May 7, 2025.
The 3MT competition challenges
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World-leading UNSW Analytics Lab Opens to Tackle Housing Crisis
SYDNEY, Australia, May 20 -- The University of New South Wales issued the following news:
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World-leading UNSW analytics lab opens to tackle housing crisis
A new state-of-the-art Housing Analytics Lab, led by UNSW Sydney researchers, coordinates efforts to address Australia's critical housing affordability and supply crisis.
The Housing Analytics Lab, in Sydney's Tech Central, brings together academic experts, industry, government and not-for-profits to co-design solutions and inform cr
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