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Australian researchers are working on transparent solar glass that could allow buildings to power themselves.
Kids' COVID consumption studied
A new study finds many aspects of teens' lifestyles became more unhealthy during COVID-19.
Mungo burials trigger review
An inquiry has been launched after the oldest known human remains found in Australia were buried against the wishes of some Indigenous groups.
Lab milk release looms
Eden Brew - a company making milk in a lab - is raising millions in new capital.
Large seagrass takes title
A strip of seagrass off the coast of WA has been named the largest known plant on Earth.
Plastic spread checked
Analysis of seawater samples has revealed microplastics in very remote areas of the world’s oceans.
Reef history in drill data
A core-sampling study has unveiled a deep history of wild weather on the Great Barrier Reef.
Tobacco harms tallied
The WHO has published new stats on the damage tobacco causes to both the environment and human health.
High tech car site backed
The NSW Government has announced $9.5 million worth of funding to build the largest government-run autonomous vehicle testing site in the southern hemisphere.
Peanut genes probed
Australian researchers have discovered new details behind peanut allergy remission in children.
COVID stress could flow to foetus
A small study suggests pandemic distress may affect foetal brain development.
CSIRO regrets CCS silence
One of Australia's leading science bodies says it should have been more vocal in its support for carbon capture and storage (CCS).
Millions flow to medical quests
University of Sydney researchers have secured over $12 million in clinical trial funding.
Unis seek funding shift
University leaders are urging the new Labor government to prioritise funding issues.
Expert urge Reef efforts
Marine scientists are pushing Australia’s new-look parliament to act fast to protect the Great Barrier Reef.
Eye protection observed
Researchers have made the world-first discovery of cornea T cells protecting eyes from viral infections.
Flood study backs pavement change
Researchers say councils might want to consider permeable pavement as a flood mitigation strategy.
VR tested in aged care
A new study suggests virtual reality has the power to transform the day-to-day lives of aged care residents.