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A major review has recommended changes to assessments of the quality, engagement and impact of Australia’s university research.
SA rocket site questioned
The SA Government has approved a rocket launch pad on the Eyre Peninsula, despite objections from...
Alzheimer's vaccine tested
Experts have reported back after Phase II trials of an Alzheimer's vaccine.
ARENA dilution opposed
The Federal Government faces hurdles in its attempt to redirect renewable energy funds.
Giant old croc classified
Experts have identified a giant prehistoric croc that prowled south-east Queensland’s waterways millions of years ago.
Microplastic maps improved
Satellite studies have revealed seasonal changes and sources of microplastics in the ocean.
Outgoing crayfish concern scientists
A new study finds crayfish can be affected by antidepressants that find their way into water.
Hep checks missing many
Australia’s system for hepatitis B screening is failing a third of people living with the chronic disease, according to experts.
Laundry power plotted
Lithuanian scientists have come up with a way to turn laundry lint into electricity.
PM signs green deals
The Prime Minister has signed deals with Japan and Germany to develop technology for “a net zero emissions future”.
New knowledge replayed rapidly
New research has uncovered one of the techniques that the human brain uses to solidify new information.
Soft drink ads hit fans hard
New research has tested the effectiveness of soft drink ads, and found them hard to resist for many young people.
Study suggests protections
Experts have made a series of recommendations to pandemic-proof Australia’s education sector.
Bloom review finds varied shift
A seven-year survey of algal blooms shows things are changing around the world.
Bugs live after ages on ice
Tardigrades may have lost their title as the world’s most resilient beasts.
CSIRO backs green supplies
CSIRO says wind and solar are the cheapest sources of new electricity generation capacity in Australia.
Heat deaths deemed man-made
Experts say around 4 in 10 heat related deaths are due to climate change.
Mega-lake decline mapped
Experts have plotted the rise and fall of the largest known lake in Earth’s history.