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Experts have raised concerns that the CSIRO has been compromised by its relationship with the CSG industry.
Green lifecycle studied
Experts say the Australia’s renewable energy transition makes economic sense.
Liquid spins displayed
Australian researchers have found new evidence of a highly unusual quantum state, which could be key to some revolutionary new devices.
Locks turned to carbon dots
Australian engineers have turned human hair into highly sensitive sensors.
Phone data tracks personalities
Mobile phone data has been used to accurately predict personality traits.
Seven make hydro shortlist
Seven companies have been shortlisted for the next stage of the ARENA’s $70 million hydrogen funding.
Solar flow record set
Australian solar cell researchers have created a ‘solar-flow battery’ that can generate, store, and deliver renewable electricity in a single device.
Shaky stakes for uni staff
The high rate of casualisation has been described as Australian universities’ “dirty secret”...
Dog fur tested for oil cleanup
Experts have found that dog fur could be an effective and sustainable way to mop up dangerous environmental contaminants.
Indigenous timeline extended in SA
It appears that First Nations people occupied South Australia’s Riverland region much earlier than previously believed.
Methane masses rising
The latest methane figures show emissions increased by nine per cent - or 50 million tons - from 2007 to 2017.
New app puts eyes on rice
Australian researchers are working on the world’s first real-time monitoring platform for rice fields.
Population peak predicted
Modelling suggests the world population will peak in 2064 at around 9.7 billion.
Run-off mix unpicked
Not only is there a lot of pesticide running off onto the Great Barrier Reef, the runoff is made of many different types.
Warming shown in new study
Mathematical modelling inspired by social media is identifying the significant impacts of warming seas on the world’s fisheries.
Piezo boost from liquid technique
Researchers are working on new ways to synthesise advanced piezoelectrics.
'Reality' light in long booze ads
New research paints ‘reality’ show Bachelor in Paradise as little more than an extended booze ad.
Active bandages developed
New plasma-coated bandages can attack infection and could revolutionise the treatment of chronic wounds.
COVID vaccine tests in QLD
Human trials have begun in Queensland for another potential COVID-19 vaccine.
New scheme links oldest and youngest
A new initiative is bringing together our oldest and youngest generations.