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Ancient migrations mapped
New research maps the superhighways travelled by the first Australians on a 10,000-year journey through the continent.
Coral sweep surprises scientists
Citizen scientists have found greater-than-expected coral cover in waters off Queensland’s Sunshine Coast.
Council climate roles probed
Experts say that local governments can help combat the health impacts of climate change.
Dolphin help detailed
Researchers say dolphins and humans both benefit from working together to catch fish.
Drones set on MDB birds
The Murray-Darling Basin Authority (MDBA) is using drones to monitor important waterbird populations.
Flood impacts forecast
New modelling predicts devastating socioeconomic impacts of future coastal flooding for developing nations.
Cell 'dance' discovered
A new study reveals the ‘dance’ of nerve and vascular cells to coordinate their growth.
German links backed
The Federal Government is funding four collaborative hydrogen projects run in partnership between Australia and Germany.
ANU's Schmidt to step down
Nobel laureate Brian Schmidt has announced he will resign as Australian National University vice-chancellor.
Alien search improved
Australian researchers have developed a program to sift through space signals and search for alien life.
Experts improve methane measures
A new study suggests many countries are underestimating methane emissions from offshore oil and gas production.
Fireworks fear measured
Experts say the temporary entertainment of fireworks has long-lasting effects on animals.
Giant ice split spotted
An iceberg the size of Hobart has broken off the Brunt Ice Shelf in Antarctica.
Mushroom help tested
Australia’s biggest research trial using psychedelics to treat depression will start soon.
Red Cross warns of next wave
A new Red Cross report claims all countries are “dangerously unprepared” for the next pandemic.
Seawater split improved
Researchers have successfully split seawater to produce green hydrogen without pre-treatment.
Soft 'bot breaks states
Scientists have created a robot that can shift between liquid and solid states, not unlike a tiny T-1000 Terminator.