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Gendered expectations extend to science communication

Communicating complex science in a way that the public can understand is crucial. A new study from the University of ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø reveals that in scientific societies, women are shouldering the bulk of this work — often voluntarily — due to societal expectations and a sense of duty.
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Tropical forests aren’t keeping pace with climate change

A major new study has revealed that tropical forests across the Americas are not adapting quickly enough to climate change, raising concerns about their long-term resilience.
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Combination approach to advanced cancer could improve survival

An international team of researchers, including experts from the University of ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø, has found genomic testing and targeted therapies for patients with advanced cancer could improve survival rates by up to 40 per cent.
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Leading the way in ultrasound credentialing

Ultrasound is a crucial tool for timely and accurate diagnosis of endometriosis, yet variability in scanning capability, techniques and interpretation has led to inconsistent patient outcomes.
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Commercialising fusion energy technology for the global energy transition

As global energy demands continue to grow, the consideration and adoption of new alternative scalable energy sources is becoming increasingly necessary.
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Stars align for international rover challenge winners

Sixteen teams from universities in Australia, Poland, and India competed in a series of challenges at the University of ÌÇÐÄvlog¹Ù꿉۪s fifth annual Australian Rover Challenge (ARCh), with Poland’s AGH University of Kraków team, AGH Space Systems, securing first place.
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Study links poor blood flow in the brain to POTS

In what is believed to be a world-first study, researchers from the University of ÌÇÐÄvlog¹Ù꿉۪s Australian Dysautonomia and Arrhythmia Research Collaborative (ADARC) have used brain scans to identify blood flow problems in people with postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS).
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New green chemistry extracts valuable compounds from plant waste

Around 98 per cent of lignin created as a forestry by-product from plants is discarded, but a new enzyme could be the key to extracting high-value molecules from this waste using a green chemistry approach.
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Unlocking the potential of whey to reduce food waste

New research suggests converting the Australian dairy industry’s whey waste into a valuable food product is more feasible than many realise, with significant potential for industry-wide change.
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Teaching kids about bugs benefits the environment

Pro-environmental behaviour increases among school students who participate in insect-related citizen science projects, according to new research from the University of ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø.
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