Researchers hope a breakthrough in nanotechnology production could see old car tyres destined for landfill used to manufacture activated carbon for wastewater treatment systems.

To farmers and greenkeepers at golf courses and other sporting fields, corellas can be a significant menace, wreaking havoc as they destroy the manicured greens and surrounds as hundreds or more of the birds flock for their daily feast.

Federation University researchers are playing a key role in a major research project that will help guide the Victorian energy sector’s transition to a renewable electricity and clean energy power system beyond 2030.

A study looking at sleep problems and trauma symptoms in people affected by bushfires has won a Federation researcher the Early Career Researcher award at the Cooperative Research Australia conference.

A project that aims to improve the security of farm data will give farmers the confidence to share their data and will drive innovation to enhance the productivity of Australian agriculture, a Federation data governance specialist says.

Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is a worldwide concern and a condition that can lead to severe health problems, making it a preventable leading cause of early death.

As farmers look to be more economically and environmentally sustainable, researchers are working to help them evolve their operations as demand for produce and livestock soars from domestic and international markets.

Mindfulness practices such as meditation and yoga should be recommended to people with high blood pressure, according to a comprehensive review of lifestyle changes related to hypertension by researchers at Federation University.