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Fish drift in heating seas
The ocean is getting uncomfortable for tropical fish, with studies showing they are moving away from the equator.
Holes may solve quantum quandry
Australian researchers are doing more groundwork to usher in the age of quantum computing.
Pest costs climbing
Experts say that the world’s invasive species have cost US$1.28 trillion over the past half century.
Big Facebook leak spotted
The personal details of over half a billion Facebook users have been leaked online.
Defence aims at AI ethics
Australia’s Defence department is exploring the use of ethical AI systems.
Feds celebrate slow rollout
The Federal Government says the number of medical centres delivering the COVID-19 vaccine will double this week.
Gene treatment eases eyes
Scientists have used a new gene therapy technique to repair nerve damage that causes vision loss.
Local missile building backed
The Prime Minister has announced plans for a $1 billion guided missile facility.
Report slams Hunter coal drive
An economist has described plans for new coal mines in NSW’s Hunter Valley as “absurd”.
Rooftop response studied
A $2 million study will look at how rooftop solar systems respond to ‘contingency events’.
Indigenous DNA spread detailed
The genetic signal of Aboriginal Australians has been found in South America.
Academy calls for carbon efforts
Australia’s scientific community has called on the Morrison Government to aim for net zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.
AI aimed at ancient rock art
High-tech analysis has been applied to some of the oldest artworks in the world.
Deadly cancer gene discovered
Researchers have discovered a gene they say is linked to the deadliest type of breast cancer.
La Niña leaves but rain still looms
The 2020-21 La Niña event is over, but experts expect rain will continue.
Pesticide risks for global farms
A global study has found 64 percent of the world’s agricultural land is at risk of pesticide pollution.
US testing local solar tech
CSIRO has welcomed planned US tests of its next-gen solar thermal technology.
Water saving boosts birds
Environmental water has brought a boom time for waterbirds in the Gayini wetlands.