Industry News
Energy-friendly ammonia production for fertilisers and fuel
To help reduce ammonia's energy footprint, researchers set out to create a reaction that can proceed stably at much lower temperatures without becoming deactivated. [ + ]
Mid-infrared microscope used to look inside bacteria
Researchers have constructed an improved mid-infrared microscope, enabling them to see the structures inside living bacteria at the nanometre scale. [ + ]
Long COVID abnormalities appear to resolve over time
Researchers at UNSW's Kirby Institute have shown that biomarkers in long COVID patients have largely resolved by 24 months post-infection. [ + ]
Govt announces plan to boost medical science manufacturing
The Australian Government has released the Medical Science Co-investment Plan as part of its mission to deliver a future made in Australia and create more secure, well-paid jobs. [ + ]
RNA-targeted therapy shows promise for childhood dementia
Scientists have shown that a new RNA-targeted therapy can halt the progression of a specific type of childhood dementia in mice. [ + ]
Parkinson's alters emotion-related bodily sensations
People with Parkinson's disease were found to have significant differences in all bodily sensations related to basic emotions when compared with the control subjects. [ + ]
Nanogenerator absorbs CO2, produces electricity
The technology goes further than being carbon neutral, as it consumes CO2 as it generates energy. [ + ]
Softer tumours fuel spread of triple-negative breast cancer
A metabolic 'survival switch' controlled by the stiffness of triple-negative breast tumours can significantly influence how successfully their cancerous cells spread to other organs. [ + ]
Fourth global coral bleaching event confirmed
The world is currently experiencing a global coral bleaching event, according to NOAA scientists. This is the fourth global event on record and the second in the last 10 years. [ + ]
Maternal protein intake affects offspring's facial features
New study findings emphasise the importance of maintaining a well-balanced diet during pregnancy, with particular attention to protein intake. [ + ]
Smartphone motion sensors used to detect heart failure
There is a non-invasive technique called gyrocardiography for measuring cardiac vibrations on the chest, and a smartphone's built-in motion sensors can detect and record these vibrations. [ + ]
Gene discovery offers hope for new kidney disease treatments
Researchers have identified a gene that plays a crucial role in regulating energy supply to cells that drive kidney failure. [ + ]
Water-based paints contain potentially hazardous chemicals
Some water-based paints contain compounds that are considered volatile organic compounds, along with other chemicals of emerging concern. [ + ]
Oral UTI vaccine prevents infection for up to nine years
An oral spray-based vaccine could help prevent recurrent urinary tract infections (UTIs) for up to nine years, offering a potential alternative to antibiotic treatments. [ + ]
Two new methods for faster sepsis diagnosis
Sepsis and septic shock patients could soon experience faster diagnoses and better outcomes, thanks to new Australian research. [ + ]
