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Robot enhancement the cat’s whiskers

Future hi-tech robots may have blind spots eliminated thanks to the animal kingdom and South Australian researchers. Researchers from Flinders University in Adelaide are

New approach to preserving teens’ self-esteem

Teenagers who are encouraged to affirm their own positive attributes have stronger long-term self-esteem and cope better in transitioning to new environments. A study in

Automated system improves drone navigation

Drones and robots will have enhanced abilities to navigate their environments thanks to a group of Brisbane researchers. Current technology relies on manual intervention

Test reveals dangerous new coronavirus variants

A tool has been developed to determine which new coronavirus variants will be the most harmful. Developed by researchers at Cornell University, the bioelectric device

Peptide path to greener cancer treatments

Greener cancer treatments are a step closer thanks to new research out of the United Kingdom. With most current processes involving the use of toxic chemicals,

Smart clothing will revolutionise body monitoring

A new generation of smart clothing could revolutionise the way people exercise and recover from injury. Researchers at the Universities of Bristol and Bath have

Proof K’gari dingoes’ heritage goes back 3000 years

DNA analysis has confirmed the dingoes of K’gari have no links to domestic dogs and are part of a 3000-year-old lineage. A joint QUT–University of Adelaide study

Feeling of youth missing from young people

Almost half of Australia’s youth say they are missing out on being young because of the wide range of social issues impacting their lives. Monash University

Researchers urge rethink on cause of Alzheimer’s

Mainstream thinking on the causes of Alzheimer’s may be looking at symptoms as opposed to the root cause of the disease. New research from QUT suggests there needs to

Positive early habits can reduce cognitive decline

New research has linked declining brain function in mid-life with poor habits and stress as a young adult. A study report by the University of California – San

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