Millions Die From Sepsis Each Year – New “Life Saving” Treatment Doesn’t Actually Help
In 2017 a paper was published asserting that intravenous vitamin C given to patients with sepsis was literally a life saver. Despite the study only…
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Bacterial Link Discovered in Celiac Disease – Mimicry of Gluten Proteins
Bacterial exposure has been identified as a potential environmental risk factor in developing celiac disease, a hereditary autoimmune-like condition that affects about one in 70…
World’s Most Efficient Lithium-Sulfur Battery Developed – Powers Smartphone for 5 Days
Monash University researchers have developed the world’s most efficient lithium-sulfur battery, capable of powering a smartphone for five continuous days. Prototype cells have been developed…
Ancient Worm Reveals Way to Destroy Toxic Cells – Potential New Therapy for Huntington’s and Parkinson’s
Insights from their study may provide a novel therapeutic approach for diseases such as Huntington’s and Parkinson’s. Associate Professor Roger Pocock, from the Monash Biomedicine…
New Nanoparticle Weapon in Fight Against Lethal Fungi
Monash University researchers have gained insights into how nanoparticles could develop a biosensor to prevent deadly diseases contracted on medical equipment, such as catheters. Candida…
Researchers Warn: Extraordinarily Warm Temperatures Above Antarctica Cause Hot and Dry Extremes in Australia
Changes in springtime winds high above the South Pole are set to trigger higher than usual temperatures and fire-prone weather conditions in Australia, an international…
Hidden Secrets Revealed by Glitch in Neutron Star
In a paper published today scientists have studied the Vela Pulsar, a neutron star in the southern sky, that is 1,000 light years away. Neutron…
Precise Measurement of a Neutron Star Moves Astronomers Closer to Proving Gravitational Waves
New research from University of Warwick and Monash University reveals precise measurements of a rapidly rotating neutron star and moves astronomers a step closer to…
Researchers Develop Spaser Made of Graphene and Carbon Nanotubes
Researchers from Monash University have developed a spaser using graphene and carbon nanotubes, showing that graphene and carbon nanotubes can interact and transfer energy to…
Researchers Develop Model to Reconstruct Spatial Structure of Molecule Clouds
A team of astronomers from the Max Planck Institute and Monash University has developed a new model to reconstruct spatial structure of molecule clouds. Astronomers…
New Engineering Strategy Makes Graphene-Based Supercapacitors Viable for Widespread Use
In a newly published study, engineers from Monash University detail a new strategy to engineer graphene-based supercapacitors, making them viable for widespread use in renewable…
Carbon-Netural Thermocell Could Harvest ‘Waste Heat’
Researchers from Monash University have developed a liquid-based thermocell that could harvest waste heat and convert it into electricity with no carbon emissions. Harvesting waste…
MOF Powered by Sunlight Could Help Drastically Cut Carbon Emissions
Researchers from Monash University and CSIRO have discovered a photosensitive metal organic framework (MOF) that utilizes sunlight to release large amounts of stored carbon. Emissions…
4D Imaging of Breathing Lungs
A new 4D dynamic functional lung imaging method developed by engineers at Monash University will allow health professionals a chance to study breathing lungs in…
Researchers Show Sperm Production Has Health Implications
According to Dr. Damian Dowling of Monash University’s School of Biological Sciences and Professor Leigh Simmons of the University of Western Australia, reproduction may be…