New plant-based gel to fast-track ‘mini-organs’ growth, improve cancer treatment Monash University researchers have created the world’s first bioactive plant-based nanocellulose hydrogel to support organoid growth for biomedical applications. This includes cancer development and treatment. Nanocellulose gels cost a fraction of the price compared to the current gold standard. TheseRead More →
Although it is still more than four months away, nearly one in three small businesses (29%) say that when the Federal Government’s JobKeeper program finishes at the end of March it will have a major impact on their business. According to the November Sensis Business Index, the impact of endRead More →
Mental Health Foundation of Australia (MHFA) has been preparing and delivering food parcels for thousands of Victorian for more than three months. Earlier they completed 45,000 parcels in 45 days. The group then was requested to continue with their charitable service at least till Christmas which was helping the mostRead More →
Did someone say Menulog? Did someone say UberEats? Did someone say Deliveroo? Did someone say Doordash? Did someone say: “I don’t give a damn arse, let our hospitality sector die right here in Aussie?” Yes, you heard it right. That is the actual case of the hospitality sector right nowRead More →
With 2020 spent under COVID lockdowns almost entirely, Australians are looking forward to announcements by the government and airlines as when it would be possible to on overseas holidays. The news of COVID-19 vaccine progress – by Pfizer and Moderna offered a glimmer of hope. The Australian government quickly sprungRead More →
‘Major terror strike’ foiled say security experts Indian Security forces killed four Pakistan trained terrorists in a swift operation after an encounter at Ban Toll Plaza on Jammu-Srinagar national highway near Nagrota in Jammu district in the early hours of the morning of 19 November. Two policemen of the SpecialRead More →
Critically ill patients with COVID-19 treated with a drug REMAP-CAP that reduces inflammation by modifying the immune system have improved outcomes, an international study has found. The early findings, which are yet to be published, come from the REMAP-CAP trial. Monash University is the global coordinating centre for the trialRead More →
Ray Kroc’s former California retreat and think tank ranch for McDonald’s is for sale at $29 million. Also for sale, Leonard Bernstein’s Park Avenue penthouse that was the site of a famous 1970 party when many of New York’s wealthiest citizens met with top leaders of the Black Panther Party.Read More →
Modelling by RMIT researchers shows reconfiguring Melbourne’s bus routes to a grid network could save outer suburban commuters up to 15 minutes of travel time. The new grid network has fewer routes overall, but more interconnection and more focus on direct main road services. When compared to travel times andRead More →
New research uncovers the trends that will shape travel in the year ahead, and beyond Booking.com has today released research findings from over 20,000 travellers across 28 countries*, including 995 from Australia, revealing five predictions for the future of travel. With few facets of our lives unchanged by the impactRead More →