by Ian Neubauer | Jan 20, 2024 | Environment, Science
In the not-to-distant future, green hydrogen promises to replace diesel fuel and nitrogen-based fertilisers – and it’s completely emission-free. But what exactly is green hydrogen? And when will we be able to buy it at the corner store? More than 200 years have...
by The Lighthouse | Jan 15, 2024 | Science
An international clinical trial of a treatment for advanced urothelial cancer has found a new dual therapy can nearly double patients’ life expectancy. The new immunotherapy is a combination of two drugs – enfortumab vedotin (EV) and pembrolizumab – delivered by...
by The Lighthouse | Jan 8, 2024 | Science
There is no time like a new year for starting a fresh diet or way of eating, but with so many options – and passionate supporters in every camp – it can be hard to know which one to choose. MQ Health Accredited Practising Dietitian Valentina Duong weighs up the pros...
by AusBiz | Jan 8, 2024 | Agriculture, Science
Research shows POC tests only detect high-level infection of WSSV, but there’s a better solution for shrimp farmers. In 2019, Australia’s CSIRO undertook a scientific investigation into the effectiveness of shrimp point of care test kits in detecting white spot...
by Matilda Meikle | Jan 8, 2024 | Science
Researchers from Flinders University have been studying Dana octopus squid to determine why they are a common staple in sperm whales’ diets. Scientists have discovered that the large size and nutrients found in the Dana octopus squid (Taningia danae) make it an...
by Matilda Meikle | Dec 22, 2023 | Science
A partnership between two leading organisations has led to a breakthrough in the treatment of Malaria. La Trobe University has joined forces with AdAlta, a clinical-stage drug development company, to head research into a world-first malaria treatment. The treatment...
