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A new study of wastewater samples from aged care and retirement homes in Adelaide has uncovered worrying signs of antimicrobial resistance (AMR).
Carp plan pushed back
After continued delays, federal and state agricultural ministers have decided to prolong research into the potential release of a carp herpes virus.
Early Parkinson's spotted
Australian researchers have shown it is possible to detect signs of Parkinson’s disease 20-30 years before symptoms appear.
Groundwater link in Reef flows
Scientists have found a previously unknown source of pollution impacting the Great Barrier Reef.
Heat record toppled
September 2023 saw Earth’s hottest global temperatures ever recorded, according to data from the WMO.
Modified chooks resist flu
Gene editing offers potential for creating chickens with resistance to avian influenza.
Synchronised listening studied
Research suggests people’s bodies physically synchronise when attending a concert.
Weather shift suggested
Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) researchers are pushing for a reevaluation of how El Niño and La Niña events are classified.
Nobel nod for gender pioneer
Professor Claudia Goldin has won a Nobel Prize for her research on gender gaps.
Dark photons outlined
Australian scientists have shed light on the universal mystery of dark matter.
Hair loss cancer link checked
Researchers have looked at why people with hair loss are more susceptible to deadly skin cancers.
Incidental help tracked
A new study looks at the health benefits of short bouts of incidental activity in daily life.
Crypto-watch tool tested
A banking test lab has created a bitcoin monitoring system to offer authorities insights into cryptocurrency usage patterns.
Student visa grift targeted
The Albanese Government says it is taking steps to enhance integrity in the international education sector.
Tiny colours bring gold
The Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2023 has been awarded “for the discovery and synthesis of quantum dots”.
DAFF seeks strikes
Staff at the DAFF could take industrial over their dissatisfaction with the government's wage proposal.
Intergenerational issues detailed
An expert in public policy says Australia’s intergenerational reports could be improved.
Degrees give extreme armour
Being university educated appears to prevent people from developing extreme right-wing views.