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Black people in the U.S. twice as likely to face coercion, unconsented procedures during birth

Jul 1, 2022

“The coercion and unconsented procedures experienced by Black, Indigenous and people of colour (BIPOC) during birth is deeply concerning,” said senior author Dr. Saraswathi Vedam, a professor of midwifery at...

This scientist is taking an international jellyfish tour to explore mucus and medusae

Jul 1, 2022

This scientist is taking an international jellyfish tour to explore mucus and medusae Q&AsFrom some of the largest jellyfish in the world in Japan to the tiny venomous Irukandji in...

Bondies go global with positive voice vibes

Jul 1, 2022

A group of Bond University students have been awarded $15,000 for achieving second place in the World’s Challenge Challenge – a global problem-solving competition aimed at addressing the United Nations...

VC’s update – Marramarra Murru and 75th closing celebrations

Jul 1, 2022

Last week ANU hosted a series of landmark discussions about Indigenous economies and rights to self-determination. Peter and his team will build on the foundations laid during Marramarra Murru and...

UK organisations release annual statistics for use of animals in research

Jul 1, 2022

Each organisation’s name links to its animal research webpage, which includes more detailed statistics. Understanding Animal Research (UAR) has also produced a list of 63 organisations in the UK that...

Professor Suchitra Sebastian to receive the Schmidt Science Polymaths Award

Jul 1, 2022

Professor Suchitra Sebastian from Cambridge’s Cavendish Laboratory has been awarded the Schmidt Science Polymaths award. The awards build upon Schmidt Futures’ commitment to identifying and supporting extraordinary talent, and growing...

Antiabortion lawmakers want to block patients from crossing state lines

Jul 1, 2022

The subject was much discussed at two national antiabortion conferences last weekend, with several lawmakers interested in introducing these kinds of bills in their own states. Catherine Glenn Foster, president...

Three MIT faculty members named 2022 Simons Investigators

Jul 1, 2022

Physics professors Tracy Slatyer and Jesse Thaler and mathematics professor Wei Zhang were among 16 researchers selected to receive 2022 Simons Investigator awards in mathematics, physics, astrophysics, and computer science....

Australia is high on ice, eclipsing 24 other countries

Jun 30, 2022

30 June 2022Australia has the highest reported methamphetamine (ice) use per capita in the world, according to the latest data on illicit drug consumption released today. Australia had the highest...

Meet the newest grantees of the Cohen Translational Engineering Fund

Jun 30, 2022

Two faculty teams with members affiliated with the Johns Hopkins Whiting School of Engineering have received grants for their research through the Cohen Translational Engineering Fund. "We are pleased to...