Tag: research
Researchers develop wearable device that generates energy from finger movements
Researchers have introduced an experimental wearable device that harnesses power from a user's finger movements and possesses the ability to create and store memories, showing promise in the field of health monitoring and other applications.
3D-printed tumour model paves way for faster, affordable, and less invasive cancer care
An international research team from the University of Waterloo has developed an innovative method that combines advanced bioprinting technologies with synthetic structures, such as microfluidic chips, to enhance 3D modelling of complex cancers.
University of Wollongong houses new ARC Training Centre for sustainable mining
The University of Wollongong’s Innovation Campus is now home to the Australian Research Council’s new Training Centre for Innovative Composites for the Future of Sustainable Mining Equipment.
Victorian research institute takes lead in nation-first stem cell therapy trial
The Murdoch Children's Research Institute (MCRI) is launching an Australian-first stem cell therapy trial aimed at addressing a rare genetic disorder, the Victorian Government announced in a media release.
Researchers harness UV light for low-temperature glass 3D printing
Researchers at Georgia Institute of Technology have pioneered a novel 3D printing technique for crafting small glass structures, lenses, and more, using ultraviolet (UV) light instead of the conventional high-temperature methods.
Western Sydney University converts construction waste into recycled concrete products
Western Sydney University is pioneering research focused on recycled concrete products aimed at reducing construction waste, paving the way toward a more sustainable future for the construction industry.
New insights into nanoscale atom behaviour may revolutionise materials science and medicine – research...
Scientists from UNSW Sydney and the University of Cambridge have used novel methods to detect ‘crackling noise, the acoustic representation of atoms' movements in response to pressure, offering potential insights for pioneering studies in materials science and medicine.
Monash team sets new Australian speed record for human-powered bicycles
Monash University engineering students have made history by shattering the Australian single-track speed record for a human-powered vehicle (HPV), achieving speeds of 116 kilometres per hour (km/h) on a flat desert track during the World Human Powered Speed Challenge held in Nevada, United States.
Researchers discover novel drug that shows potential in treating advanced liver cancer
Researchers at the Centenary Institute have identified a potential breakthrough in the treatment of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), the most prevalent form of liver cancer and the third leading cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide.
Researchers identify new drug target to combat cancer drug resistance
Researchers at the University of Queensland (UQ) have identified a novel drug target that could potentially overcome drug resistance in cancer patients, thereby preventing tumour regrowth.