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Researchers develop speedier network analysis for a range of computer hardware

Feb 26, 2021

As Ajay Brahmakshatriya summarizes: “graphs are basically everywhere.”Brahmakshatriya has developed software to more efficiently run graph applications on a wider range of computer hardware. The software extends GraphIt, a state-of-the-art...

Support for COVID-19 policy response and willingness to get vaccinated high, according to new survey

Feb 26, 2021

The ‘Public attitudes to COVID-19 policies and vaccination’ survey found strong public approval of COVID-19 policies. Picture: PexelsSupport among Australians for the policy response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and...

Forests' long-term capacity to store carbon is dropping in regions with extreme annual fires

Feb 26, 2021

Repeated fires also cause less damage to tree species with protective traits like thicker bark. Such changes to the tree community can reduce the forest’s long-term ability to store carbon,...

Fight or flight? Why individuals react as they do

Feb 26, 2021

Why do some people fight and others flee when confronting violence? “We’ve learned a great deal how economic status, identity, and pressure from community shape decisions people make while under...

Historian wins major journalism award for Indigenous land project

Feb 25, 2021

The investigation reconstructed a land area about the size of Denmark that was taken through over 160 land cessions. Dr Lee hopes that land-grant universities will start redirecting income still...

FAA Releases Statement On Airliner's Encounter With Unidentified Object Over New Mexico

Feb 25, 2021

After nearly three days of waiting, and following American Airlines confirming the incident to The War Zone, we finally have received a statement from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regarding...

Researchers uncover new information on the effects of antidepressants – The drugs bind directly to a brain-derived neurotrophic factor receptor without help from serotonin

Feb 25, 2021

While all antidepressants increase the quantity and signalling of brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) in the brain, the drugs have so far been thought to act on BDNF indirectly, through serotonin...

AI predicts efficacy of breast cancer treatment directly from tumor architecture

Feb 25, 2021

The researchers focused on developing a tool that could detect tumour morphological features typical for ERBB2-positive breast cancer. Approximately every fifth breast cancer patient has extra copies of the ERBB2...

University announces preliminary financial results for 2020

Feb 25, 2021

The University of Melbourne has released its preliminary financial results for 2020. The University of Melbourne today provided an update on its financial position for the year ending 31 December...

A new version of the University’s main website helsinki.fi to be released in stages from March onwards

Feb 25, 2021

The first element to be revamped is the main website, to be released in late February and early March. The main website covers the University's diverse educational offerings, information on...