Earth Sciences, Flying, Passenger Jets, Turbulence
Turbulence: Not as dangerous as you think
Many people think turbulence causes major damage or can even bring down a passenger jet, but the truth should sooth nervous flyers.
Science Matters
Life, the Universe and almost everything in between. This is Science at Melbourne.
Agricultural, Genetically Modified Crops, Genetically Modified Food, Genetics, biofortification, biofortified rice
Empty calories no more
A biofortified rice that is rich in iron and zinc is a step closer to tackling malnutrition in countries overly dependent on a grain lacking key nutrients.
Film, Geography, India
Stories from the Indian Himalayas
Researcher Jane Dyson spent years living and working in a remote, high-altitude village in the Indian Himalayas, and tells the story of its people through film.
Antarctica, Fish, Health, Southern Ocean, Toxins
Hiding in plain sight
Researchers have discovered methylmercury, a toxic form of mercury, in the ice and water around Antarctica, which could find its way into the food chain.
Antarctica, Physics, Sciences
Classroom Antarctica
A once-in-a-lifestime opportunity to visit Antarctica allowed two University of Melbourne PhD students to create classic physics experiements
Bio-engineering, Drug Development, Organ on a chip, Organoids, Pharmacology, biomechanics, fibrosis
Putting cells through their paces
Scientists are putting human cells through micro-obstacle courses designed to replicate the mechanics inside our bodies and better test drug effectiveness.
Climate Change, Environment, Geography, Sustainability
Hope and grief for our environmental future
Head of the School of Geography, Professor Lesley Head talks about taking a new direction in the fight about climate change
Biology, Hybridisation, Weeds
Planting the seeds of sovereignty
Two plants that were brought to Australia more than 100 years ago bred together. But instead of creating a new hybrid, one plant has taken over.
2016 Rio Olympic Games, Performance, Sports, Swimming
Yes, Aussie swimmers ‘choked’ in Rio
Many Australians felt disappointed by the swimming team's performance at the Rio Olympics, but is the criticism just? Or were expectations too high?
Australian Research Centre for Urban Ecology, Green Space, Megacities, Urban Ecology
Making megacities healthy for humans
Urban ecology, a mix of geography, ecology, landscape architecture and urban planning, can provide a greener alternative to the concrete jungles of the future.
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