Researchers call for rare WA reptiles to be listed as endangered
The Pilbara barking gecko and Bungle Bungle robust slider, two of Australia’s least-studied reptile species, could soon be…
Antarctica’s Future May Be More Predictable Than Scientists Thought
Vanderford Glacier. Credit: Monash SAEFA new study suggests Antarctic ice loss may be reliably projected over the next…
Violent rocket particles could reshape future spacecraft design
New research from Monash University suggests microscopic particles formed inside solid rocket motors can melt and deform at…
Ultra-Processed Foods Erodes Visual Attention
Summary: A new international study identified a direct link between the consumption of ultra-processed foods (UPFs) and a…
Exactly how much more sleep and exercise you need to avoid having a heart attack
UK Biobank project reveals how much extra sleep, exercise and vegetables in our diet we need daily, to…
Repeated brain injuries linked to memory changes in intimate partner violence survivors, study finds
At times, LJ finds herself struggling to find the right words. Sometimes her memory feels so bad, she…
How can you protect your brain health? Move, brush regularly, check your blood pressure
This is the 79th instalment in a series on dementia, including the research into its causes and treatment,…
A US start-up plans to deliver ‘sunlight on demand’ after dark. Can it work? – Monash Lens
A proposed constellation of satellites has astronomers very worried. Unlike satellites that reflect sunlight and produce light pollution…
Australia’s Monash University Bets Big On Global Innovation
Modern Medicine Laboratory: Diverse Team of Multi-Ethnic Young Scientists Analysing Test Samples. Advanced Lab with High-Tech Equipment, Microbiology…
Powerful New Antibiotic Was ‘Hiding in Plain Sight’ For Decades
Researchers have just identified a powerful new antibiotic – in a significant discovery made not by breaking new…
Listening to Music After 70 May Cut Dementia Risk by Nearly 40%
Summary: Older adults who regularly listen to or play music may significantly lower their risk of dementia, according…
Op-Ed: Very big deal – Monash University major achievement with nanofluidic chip
Brain preserved in formaldehyde. — Gaetan Lee (CC BY 2.0) You hear a lot about “organic” or semi-organic…