by Matilda Meikle | Aug 16, 2023 | Science
Scientists from Monash University have discovered that a major ingredient in household vinegar could help to create negative carbon emissions. Plans for the adoption of this process across national industries are already underway, and if successful, could help to slow...
by Matilda Meikle | Jul 19, 2023 | Science
A new species of ghost catshark has been discovered by Australian scientists after an unusual egg sparked questions by experts. The egg, which was housed in an Australian museum for decades, has provided greater insight into this mysterious animal, as well as the...
by The Lighthouse | Jun 20, 2023 | Science
Aided by a retina map developed by Macquarie University researchers, a major international study has identified protein markers in the eye that mirror changes in the brain, offering hope for early detection of Alzheimer’s disease. Changes in the eye could signal...
by Matilda Meikle | Jun 19, 2023 | Science
A team of Australian university students has placed second in a highly competitive international competition. The students from UNSW were tasked with designing a prototype used for regolith transport on the moon. Their success has sparked new opportunities for...
by Matilda Meikle | Jun 19, 2023 | Science
A breakthrough discovery has linked changes in gut bacteria to the presence of a rare genetic disease. Research conducted at Macquarie University has found that Machado-Joseph disease (MJD) may be connected to changes in bacteria and other microorganisms in the gut....
by Matilda Meikle | May 29, 2023 | Science
Scientists have designed a textile coating to protect against bacterial infection. Intended to reduce the spread of infection and disease in hospitals, the liquid metal coating should prevent the wearer from being susceptible to common bacteria when applied to...
