Not so long ago robots were science fiction. Today, they are rapidly becoming a part of our daily lives. From…
Sharpening vision in bionic eyes
Bionic eyes are being brought into sharper focus thanks to a PhD student at The University of Melbourne. Kerry Halupka,…
Robotic arm to help stroke patients regain movement
A robotic arm is the key to a radical new stroke treatment, helping patients regain upper body movement. Associate Professors…
Using stars to overpower superbugs
A star-shaped polymer is being harnessed by a University of Melbourne team to kill superbugs. Professor Greg Qiao and his…
Indigenous rangers see turtles on the come back trail in Cape York
Indigenous rangers are counting their turtle hatchlings on Cape York. Today, 74 percent of turtle hatchings survive compared to five…
Managing carbon emissions in Kenya
Mapping land cover and soil carbon for an entire country in less than a year is no mean feat. Try…
Understanding cancer-causing mutations found in lymphoma
Since scientists first sequenced a cancer genome a decade ago, hundreds of cancer genomes have been sequenced, each one revealing…
New robotic system to fast-track drug development
A new robotic system at The John Curtin School of Medical Research will fast-track the development of new drugs to…
How your brain gets the message
Nearly three decades ago there was a revolution in treatment for depression, as scientists began to manipulate serotonin levels in…
Making sense of our senses
Imagine you’re driving a car. There are myriad sensations, from the noise of sirens, to vibrations from driving over a…
