The smartest fish in the school
Research conducted by Associate Professor Culum Brown at Macquarie University has examined the ability of guppy fish to count. “Our experiments show that fish with strongly lateralised brains could...
Education
Academics at CQUniversity have created a book on Thermo-fluid Modelling for Energy Efficiency Applications
Professor Masud Khan and Dr Nur Hassan’s book provides a collection of the most recent, cutting-edge developments in the...
University of the Sunshine Coast discovers new information about lobster sex change
A PhD student from the University of the Sunshine Coast is filling vital gaps in knowledge about the sexual...
CQUniversity works on language and cultural awareness with migrants and refugees
CQUniversity Sydney has been providing a community outreach program for migrants and refugees, helping them to develop their communication...
Largest carnivorous dinosaur yet found in Australia, unearthed by the University of New England
A new dinosaur has been discovered in our own backyard at Lightning Ridge, New South Wales. Named the “Lightning...
Sunshine Coast Uni & The Smith Family helping boost literacy levels at local schools
The University of the Sunshine Coast (USC) has collaborated with not-for-profit organisation The Smith Family to provide Bachelor of...
Immersion is key to learning new languages, says Western Sydney study
A study from Western Sydney University has found that young adults immersed in a new language are better at...
Federation University welcomes a new P-TECH College
Last month, the Federal government announced the launch of Australia’s second P-TECH pilot school next year, bringing more industry-led...
Deakin Uni finds a man-made solution to a man-made problem
Still recovering from their decimation during the commercial sealing era, Australian fur seals have found a surprising ally in...
ANU and international team may have solved the mystery of why ‘blue hook’ stars are unusually hot
An international team of astronomers and astrophysicists including a team from the Australian National University may have solved a...