Fresh Science

A patented treatment could restore eyesight for millions of sufferers of corneal disease. The University of Melbourne–led team of researchers have grown corneal cells on a layer of film that can be implanted in the eye to help the cornea heal itself. They have successfully restored vision in animal trials and are aiming to move…

It takes four kilograms of milk to make just one kilogram of Greek yogurt. That means a lot of good stuff is being wasted. But George Chen from the University of Melbourne thinks he can harvest this to make baby formula, energy bars, drinks and desserts.

The term Achilles heel may be synonymous with weakness, but University of Melbourne researchers have found the Achilles tendon plays a more powerful role in movement than previously thought. “Muscles propel the body, but they aren’t the whole story. Elastic-band-like tendons also store energy,” PhD student Adrian Lai says.

A new mapping system could now help emergency services manoeuvre inside buildings just as expertly as they navigate through streets to get to incident sites. Hosna Tashakkori, a PhD student at The University of Melbourne, is creating a 3D representation of indoor maps to provide situational awareness and navigation assistance to emergency services.