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Safe Work Australia is funding research into psychological health risks in the workplace.
Space radar tests continue
Australian engineers are working on high-tech probes for human settlement in space.
Experts react to vaccine for teens
Scientists have reacted to the decision to offer the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine to teenagers.
Foreign student loss tallied
Australia’s loss of over 100,000 foreign students in the past financial year could cost up to $6 billion to the economy.
Maths brains change over time
New research suggests the human brain handles maths completely differently when it is younger.
AIMS studies seismic surveys
The Australian Institute of Marine Science (AIMS) says seismic surveys in the Pilbara are not impacting the abundance or behaviour of commercially valuable fish.
Body breaks backed
A new study suggests regular physical activity in the classroom might improve student learning.
Cuts and climate change hit Amazon hard
Some parts of the Amazon rainforest are now emitting more carbon than storing it.
Greenhouse rise continues
More greenhouse gases were produced in 2018 than any previous year, despite efforts to reduce carbon emissions...
Reef vote looms
The Federal Government says it may have the numbers to stop the Great Barrier Reef being listed as ‘in danger’.
Shark films may harm efforts
Experts say that monster shark movies could be savage for shark conservation.
Sponge sinks studied
Experts say sponges and marine algae may have an important role in absorbing carbon dioxide from the ocean and atmosphere.
Plasma plating for techno-mirrors
Australian researchers have come up with a new plasma coating technology that could replace the rare earth metal indium...
ASIO seeks Insta-spies
The Australian Security and Intelligence Organisation (ASIO) is using Instagram as part of its annual recruitment drive.
Data issues in COVID studies
While the COVID-19 pandemic saw a rise in research and clinical trials, experts say cracks are beginning to emerge.
Vocal nerves tapped for tech-speech
Scientists have successfully converted a paralysed man’s brain waves into speech.