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Discrimination against job applicants with non-English sounding names remains a significant problem.
Radical batteries coming
Australian scientists are working with Chinese counterparts on the next generation of batteries.
Rural help reviewed
Rural experience could be the key factor in increasing the number of health workers in Australia's rural and remote communities.
Sea seen as carbon stash
Engineers want to use undersea oil and gas fields to store captured carbon.
Quasar clocks show time shift
Scientists have for the first time observed the early universe running in extreme slow motion, unlocking one of the mysteries of Einstein’s expanding universe.
Role-playing social skills tested
Australian researchers are investigating whether Dungeons & Dragons can help players build social skills.
Crop issues predicted
Experts say climate change may increase the likelihood of simultaneous crop failures worldwide.
Much methane missed
Fugitive emissions of methane in Australia are far higher than reported, according to experts.
Next-gen recycling tested
Australian experts are working on ways to recycle next-gen materials that currently have just one life.
SA unis merge
The University of Adelaide and the University of South Australia have officially announced their merger.
WMO sees El Niño effects
El Niño conditions are underway in the tropical Pacific, according to the World Meteorological Organization (WMO).
Cosmic ripples revealed
NASA says 15 years of radio data has revealed evidence of a space-time ‘murmur’.
Embryo editing expanding
Experts are working through concerns over gene editing in early human embryos.
Head knock expert speaks on AFL
While the AFL is taking greater action to prevent concussions, experts say attitudes must change.
NDIS aids for decade
A landmark review marks the first decade of Australia’s National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).
Locals high in QS ranking
Three Australian universities have been placed in the top 20 of the QS World University Rankings.
AI aimed at critical protection
Experts have proposed using AI to help protect critical infrastructure including power, water and communication networks.
'Morphobot' shows limb skills
The remarkable abilities of a robot named 'Morphobot' (M4) are highlighted in a new report.