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Friday 6 November 2026
New partnership to bring Australian-first brain health assessments to veterans
Read more about New partnership to bring Australian-first brain health assessments to veteransThursday 5 November 2026
How self-powered life jackets could turn wave motion into an emergency signal
Read more about How self-powered life jackets could turn wave motion into an emergency signalArticles
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Health and Medicine, Research
Researchers unveil potential new treatment for Motor Neurone Disease
World-first discovery removes toxic proteins before they can damage motor neurones
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Health and Medicine
Food insecurity affects 1 in 3 regional people – and it’s worse for those with poor mental health
In regional NSW, 1 in 3 people experienced food insecurity in the past year. The rate was double for those who were socially isolated or had a mental illness.
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Environment and Energy, Health and Medicine, Research
Study brings science of bushfire smoke to the frontline of firefighting
Review responds to firefighters’ safety concerns, highlighting smoke complexity, skin absorption and protective equipment
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Health and Medicine
Indigenous programs cost billions, but we know surprisingly little about what works
We still know too little about which Aboriginal health and wellbeing programs are effective
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Health and Medicine, Research
UOW scientists lead fight against MND with $1.3m in research funding
Researchers to spearhead international projects that will unlock crucial knowledge about the cause of fatal disease
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Health and Medicine
Researcher wins $652k funding to help older heart patients transition home safely
Professor Caleb Ferguson awarded Heart Foundation Fellowship to research improving cardiovascular care for Australia’s ageing population