SYDNEY, Australia, Aug. 3 (TNSrpt) -- The University of New South Wales issued the following news: * * * Disaster-ready housing starts local, says landmark inquiry By Samantha Dunn With climate disasters on the rise, a new report urges governments to rethink housing policy - starting with local leadership, flexible planning, and long-term resilience strategies. As climate-related disasters become more frequent and severe, a landmark national research inquiry led by UNSW Sydney's Professor D more PR

SYDNEY, Australia, Aug. 3 -- The University of New South Wales issued the following news: * * * Next-generation mining methods: UNSW wins funding for ARC Research Hub By Ashleigh Steele UNSW Sydney has received $5 million to establish a new Industrial Transformation Hub. UNSW's School of Minerals and Energy Resources Engineering has been awarded a major research grant by the Australian Research Council (ARC) under the 2025 Industrial Transformation Research Hubs scheme. The ARC Research Hu more PR

COPENHAGEN, Denmark, Aug. 4 (TNSjou) -- The University of Copenhagen issued the following news: * * * Microbiome breakthrough: Gut bacterium may hold key to future treatments for widespread chronic diseases An international research team led by scientists from the University of Copenhagen has discovered a common gut bacterium that lowers body weight and blood sugar while increasing bone density. The finding could pave the way for a new approach to preventing and treating cardiovascular diseas more PR

KUOPIO, Finland, Aug. 4 -- The University of Eastern Finland issued the following news: * * * Doctoral defence of Shaohui Zhang, MSc, 8.8.2025: Large-scale estimation of boreal forest leaf area index with airborne laser scanning data The doctoral dissertation in the field of Forest Sciences will be examined at the Faculty of Science, Forestry and Technology, Joensuu campus. * What is the topic of your doctoral research? Why is it important to study the topic? The topic of is large-scale es more PR

BAVARIA, Germany, Aug. 4 -- The Friedrich-Alexander-Universitat issued the following news: * * * AI project to make charred papyrus roles legible EU finances international research collaboration involving FAU * A unique collection of papyrus scrolls fell victim to the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD. They were rediscovered in the 18th century, but the carbonized scrolls are badly charred, fused together, and remain largely illegible. An international project involving Friedrich-Alexande more PR

BAVARIA, Germany, Aug. 4 -- The Friedrich-Alexander-Universitat issued the following news: * * * Antisemitism: Changing established ways of thinking FAU investigates prevention of antisemitism in schools in collaborative project called "Dis_Ident" * 80 years after the end of the Second World War, the culture of remembrance is under pressure. In addition to gaps in historical knowledge, new biases are emerging, also with regard to antisemitism related to Israel. In education in particular, t more PR

BAVARIA, Germany, Aug. 4 -- The Friedrich-Alexander-Universitat issued the following news: * * * FORnanoSatellites: Around 1.8 million euros for research into small satellites FAU project develops new technical components for small satellites * Satellites that are as small as a shoe box are called small satellites. A research project at Friedrich-Alexander-Universitat Erlangen-Nurnberg (FAU) is now investigating how to maximize their technical potential. The long-term goal of "FORnanoSatell more PR

SYDNEY, Australia, Aug. 3 (TNSjou) -- The University of New South Wales issued the following news: * * * Citizen science behind countless new discoveries By Tom Melville An international team of researchers, including two from UNSW, have quantified the impact community driven nature identification app iNaturalist is having on scientific research. A pygmy grasshopper is a really small grasshopper and despite Australia being home to a number of species, we don't know much about them. In fac more PR

SYDNEY, Australia, Aug. 3 (TNSjou) -- The University of New South Wales issued the following news: * * * Warmer with a chance of ice: hailstorms could hit Australian cities harder By Melissa Lyne New research from UNSW shows climate change could cause hailstorms to get worse in some of Australia' s most densely populated cities. Climate change might cause hailstorms to become more damaging in some Australian cities, a study on future hail trends published (https://doi.org/10.1029/2025GL1176 more PR

SYDNEY, Australia, Aug. 3 -- The University of New South Wales issued the following news: * * * Why it's time for cancer warning labels for alcohol By Samantha Dunn It took 16 years to get labels on bottles warning of the danger of drinking while pregnant. Australians can't afford for it to take that long for cancer warnings, say UNSW researchers. By now, most of us are familiar with the grim images and bold warnings displayed on cigarette packets. They are stark, unavoidable, and - crucial more PR

CALLAGHAN, Australia, Aug. 3 -- The University of Newcastle issued the following news: * * * National research unit to strengthen sport participation in Australia The University of Newcastle will join forces with leading experts in a new national research unit established to build the evidence base needed to improve sport participation in Australia. Led by the Australian Sports Commission (ASC), the three-year initiative brings together researchers from the University of Newcastle, Deakin Un more PR

BRISBANE, Australia, Aug. 3 (TNSjou) -- The University of Queensland issued the following news: * * * AI supports quicker responses to emerging public health risks Key points * AI-generated vaping ads co-created with youth are perceived as equally or more effective than official health agency campaigns, a new study shows. * The findings could lead to expediating delays associated with the development of health communications. * Generative artificial intelligence is a type of AI that can qu more PR

BRISBANE, Australia, Aug. 3 (TNSjou) -- The University of Queensland issued the following news: * * * Link proven between gut inflammation and inflammatory arthritis Gut bacteria plays a key role in triggering several chronic inflammatory rheumatic diseases affecting the spine and joints, a University of Queensland study has found. Lead researchers Dr Anne-Sophie Bergot and MD-PhD candidate Ben Cai from UQ's Frazer Institute found gut inflammation can cause immune-related diseases like Ankyl more PR

BRISBANE, Australia, Aug. 3 -- The University of Queensland issued the following news: * * * Mystery tumours killing tree frogs Key points * Fatal tumours have been found on the white-lipped and common green tree frogs for the past 2 decades. * Researchers are working to find out what is causing the tumours to grow. * Residents across Queensland are being urged to get in touch if they see any frogs with unusual lumps. * Research into fatal tumours growing on Queensland tree frogs has be more PR

BRISBANE, Australia, Aug. 3 (TNSjou) -- The University of Queensland issued the following news: * * * National endometriosis plan sees no real increase in take-up of treatments A national action plan to help endometriosis sufferers access better medical care had not resulted in a significant increase of a common surgery or a specific pain medication after 5 years, a University of Queensland study found. Chiemeka Chinaka, a researcher with UQ's School of Economics, working with Professor Bren more PR

BRISBANE, Australia, Aug. 3 -- The University of Queensland issued the following news: * * * Plants with therapeutic health benefits: the next generation of functional foods Key points * UQ will work with industry partners Phyllome and Pharmacare to develop next-generation plants or 'functional foods' containing therapeutic peptides. * UQ's Professor David Craik is an expert in a type of peptide called cyclotides that can be engineered to deliver specific health benefits. * The partnership more PR

ADELAIDE, Australia, Aug. 3 -- The University of South Australia issued the following news release: * * * Cultural values shape tourists' view of eco-friendly B&Bs The demand for 'greener' bed and breakfast (B&B) accommodation is gaining traction worldwide, but operators should heed cultural differences when marketing their sustainable facilities, according to a new international study. Led by Hong Kong Shue Yan University and the University of South Australia, the survey of 800 people from  more PR

ADELAIDE, Australia, Aug. 3 (TNSjou) -- The University of South Australia issued the following news release: * * * Fast food, screens, and no greens: A recipe for teen health trouble When a cheeseburger costs less than a punnet of strawberries, it's clear the odds are stacked against healthy choices - especially for teenagers. Now, new research (https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/17/4/609) from the University of South Australia shows that it's not just unhealthy eating habits affecting teens, bu more PR

ADELAIDE, Australia, Aug. 3 (TNSrep) -- The University of South Australia issued the following news release: * * * Federal Government pledges $500,000 to tackle loneliness epidemic Adelaide-based organisation Spark has received almost $500,000 from the Federal Government to expand its innovative work tackling loneliness on a local scale and fostering stronger, more connected communities. Launched in the Adelaide Hills in 2024, Spark was co-designed by researchers from the University of South more PR

ADELAIDE, Australia, Aug. 3 -- The University of South Australia issued the following news release: * * * Groundbreaking research to identify early signs of multiple sclerosis In a major step towards early detection, University of South Australia researchers are investigating the biology behind multiple sclerosis (MS) to help predict people's genetic risk of developing the disease, long before any symptoms appear. Funded by an MS Australia Incubator Grant announced today, the Australian-firs more PR

ADELAIDE, Australia, Aug. 3 -- The University of South Australia issued the following news release: * * * Our Poppies the pick of the bunch Young Tall Poppy Science Awards 2025 * Six researchers from the University of Adelaide and University of South Australia have been named as this year's South Australian Young Tall Poppies, with their expertise in chrono-nutrition, climate science, marine ecology and precision measurement garnering this prestigious recognition. The Young Tall Poppy scie more PR

ADELAIDE, Australia, Aug. 3 (TNSjou) -- The University of South Australia issued the following news release: * * * Stopping superbugs starts at home: Why families must rethink safe medicine use As winter sets in and respiratory illnesses surge across Australia, pharmaceutical experts at the University of South Australia are sounding the alarm over the growing misuse of antibiotics - a risky practice that is fuelling the rise of antibiotic-resistant superbugs. Superbugs are strains of bacteri more PR

HOBART, Australia, Aug. 3 (TNSjou) -- The University of Tasmania issued the following news: * * * Ocean climate solutions outpacing policy responses Researchers are warning that scientists, funders and policymakers must act in concert to ensure responsible decision-making and deployment of novel ocean-based climate interventions. The rapid emergence of these techniques, including genetic modification of corals, ocean alkalinity enhancement and large-scale seaweed farming, has outstripped the more PR

WOLLONGONG, Australia, Aug. 3 -- The University of Wollongong issued the following news release: * * * Coastal wetlands climate change research shortlisted for Eureka Prize UOW researchers part of interdisciplinary project that focuses on future of coastline ecosystems in wake of global warming By India Glyde The University of Wollongong's (UOW) Professor Kerrylee Rogers and Dr Jeff Kelleway have been announced (Thursday 31 July) as Australian Museum Eureka Prizes finalists for their game-c more PR

SYDNEY, Australia, Aug. 3 -- The University of New South Wales issued the following news: * * * UNSW researcher recognised for championing equity in cancer care By Yolande Hutchinson Associate Professor Mei Ling Yap has received Cancer Australia's 2025 Jeannie Ferris Award. UNSW Sydney's Associate Professor Mei Ling Yap has been recognised with Cancer Australia's prestigious Jeannie Ferris Award for 2025, acknowledging her leadership in advancing equity in cancer care. Mark Butler, Ministe more PR

WOLLONGONG, Australia, Aug. 3 -- The University of Wollongong issued the following news release: * * * UOW leads $2.25m national project on AI ethics in health research National collaboration will address urgent challenges faced by ethics committees and research governance bodies By India Glyde The University of Wollongong (UOW) will lead a national $2.25 million initiative to address the rapidly evolving ethical challenges posed by artificial intelligence (AI)-related health research, foll more PR

MELBOURNE, Australia, Aug. 3 (TNSjou) -- Victoria University issued the following news release: * * * Majority of racism in Victoria goes unreported due to "high cost, low reward" system New Victoria University (VU) research reveals most incidents of racism in Victoria go unreported with culturally and racially marginalised Australians citing mistrust, fear and systematic barriers as key deterrents. Speaking out against racism? Silence, agency and unheard voices among radicalised communitie more PR

MELBOURNE, Australia, Aug. 3 -- Victoria University issued the following news release: * * * Spark of an idea attracts major funding Ground-breaking research by Victoria University (VU) academics has been awarded the Department of Education's Economic Accelerator (AEA) Innovate $900,000 grant for life saving project. These grants are available for researchers at Australian universities to collaborate with industry to advance projects that already have laboratory proof-of-concept to commerci more PR