6 Jan 2017 Bacteria deployed to destroy mosquito-borne dengue can’t take the heat A promising strain of bacteria that stops dengue transmission in mosquitoes struggles to survive hot conditions, new research from the University of Melbourne has revealed.
5 Jan 2017 Join the Great Pipi Hunt and be a citizen scientist Where do pipis go when they are left alone on the beach? They spend most of their time just living under the sand, right? Or maybe not.
5 Jan 2017 Açai berry hype highlights flaws in food marketing rules Hype in the marketing of açaí berry products — which sell for up to $150 a kilo — has highlighted serious flaws in new rules governing food health claims.
1 Jan 2017 Shimmerlands: summer of entertainment kicks off at Melbourne Shimmerlands, a two-month festival of music, cinema, food and social activities, starts today at the University of Melbourne’s Parkville Campus.
23 Dec 2016 Christmas holidays linked to rise in heart attacks University of Melbourne researchers have found an increase in heart attacks around the festive period may be due more difficult access to hospitals, combined with stress, an excess of alcohol and a fatty diet.
22 Dec 2016 How long between drinks for the night parrot? The rare and mysterious Night Parrot, a plump green and gold bird, is adapted to life in the harsh arid zone, but when does it need a drink?
21 Dec 2016 How fair are countries' climate pledges? Incorporating fairness into cutting global emissions A new study published in Nature Climate Change analyses the national climate targets needed to meet the 1.5 and 2°Celsius goals according to five different equity principles and how these compare with the current climate pledges.
20 Dec 2016 Keeping pets safe in the festive season Pet owners are reminded to take special care of their animal friends during the festive season and hot summer holidays.
13 Dec 2016 University celebrates $14m philanthropic partnership In recognition of the remarkable generosity of the Ian Potter Foundation, the University of Melbourne today announced it will name the new Melbourne Conservatorium of Music building the Ian Potter Southbank Centre.
13 Dec 2016 Medical research shines in latest NHMRC funding Researchers investigating influenza, multiple sclerosis and Indigenous health will share in $60 million funding from the prestigious National Health and Medical Research Council grants.