Monitoring Corrosion in Aquifer Thermal Storage Systems - Dr Oliver Opel, University of Applied Sciences Heide Germany
Corrosion and scaling processes in water heating and cooling systems can create the need for hugely costly repairs. Until now, however, techniques to monitor the extent of the damage they inflict have...
18 Okt 20199min
Plugging Into The Nervous System - Professor Dominique Durand, Case Western Reserve University
New advances in neural engineering have led to devices that can be operated using the nerves of the user, but the effectiveness and safety of these devices over long periods of use is a key concern. P...
18 Okt 201911min
Overdiagnosis And Overtreatment Of Human Cancers - Professor Wendy Rogers, Macquarie University
As we develop ever more complex medical diagnostic tools and tests with ever increasing sensitivity, detection of disease becomes quicker and easier. However, recent work by Professor Wendy Rogers at ...
11 Okt 201910min
Unravelling The Mysteries Of Quantum Cosmology - Dr Peter Evans, University Of Queensland
Despite many years of research aiming to unite quantum mechanics with cosmological theories, researchers in fields across physics and philosophy remain in disagreement about a solution. Now, Dr Peter ...
11 Okt 201912min
From Vision to Change: Transforming How Life Science is Taught
Science education is critical to prepare students for the world and jobs of the future, yet many institutions in the United States are using outdated educational models to teach science. The PULSE wor...
4 Okt 201911min
Biological Control In The Light Of Contemporary Evolution-Dr Peter McEvoy
‘Biological control’ refers to the practice of controlling invasive pest populations by introducing their natural enemies into an ecosystem. Although biological control can reduce reliance on toxic ch...
4 Okt 201913min
Understanding Wildfire Effects to Inform Better Forest Management – Dr Bianca Eskelson, University of British Columbia
Forest wildfires are increasing in frequency and severity across the globe, and this trend is expected to continue as climate change worsens. However, measuring the impacts of wildfire on forest ecosy...
27 Sep 201913min
Immune Control of Initiation and Progression of Atherosclerosis - Dr Elena V Galkina, Eastern Virginia Medical School
Atherosclerosis is a global health issue. Atherosclerosis is a multifactorial chronic inflammatory disease characterised by the accumulation of modified lipoproteins and immune cells in the aortic wal...
27 Sep 201914min
