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Telstra has made a $5.4 million STEM investment with the University of Melbourne.
WA liver cancer scheme launched
A new liver cancer project, first of its kind in WA, will apply the latest techniques to analyse patient tumours and test new treatments.
Ancient necklaces uncovered
Modern humans collected cockle shells and wore them on a string around 120,000 years ago, according to new research.
Parents' screen time studied
Experts say parents’ smartphone use does not appear to harm parent/child relationships.
PhDs hit hard
Almost half of Australian PhD students are considering disengaging from their studies due to COVID-19.
Uni studies global COVID cost
The University of Sydney has quantified the socio-economic and environmental impacts of the global COVID-19 pandemic.
Seagrass loss drives CO2
There are fresh calls this week for seagrass preservation, with studies showing it has a big contribution to global emissions.
Local lungs test virus effects
Australian scientists have advanced the art of making lab-grown lungs.
Strain used for battery advance
Australian engineers are working on new materials to help move beyond lithium-ion batteries.
Water shots test well
A simple technique is moving away from ‘midwifery voodoo’ and into the mainstream.
Offshore sites discovered
Researchers have found the first underwater Aboriginal archaeological sites.
Green 'lawfare' denied
Research suggests major developments are not regularly held up because of legal challenges to environmental approvals.
Water effects follow fires
Experts say the environmental effects of rain after bushfire can be as significant as the fire itself.
3D-printed stents developed
Australian researchers have made it possible to 3D print tailor-made heart stents...
Cancer 'prints' detailed
Researchers have compiled a new list of the fingerprints of damage that cancer causes to DNA.