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Deep shifts detailed
Scientists say climate change in the deep oceans could be seven times faster by middle of century.
Tick spit synthesised
Scientists have synthesised an anti-inflammatory tick spit protein for the first time.
Top minds recognised
A new batch of Australia’s top scientists have been elected as Fellows of the Australian Academy of Science.
Early view for artificial eye
An international research team has created an artificial eye which mimics the shape and composition of the human retina.
Hospitals brush with fungus
Experts say they may have found Australia's first transmission of the drug-resistant Candida auris fungus.
Perovskite passes key test
Next-generation perovskite solar cells have passed strict international tests.
Go8 plans foreign return
Australia’s elite universities have proposed “secure corridor” rules for the return of international students.
COVID crunch to continue
The impact of COVID-19 on international student numbers will be felt for years, experts say.
Heat-resistant coral grown
Scientists have successfully produced coral that is more resistant to increased seawater temperatures.
Pet cat toll counted
A new study has found each roaming pet cat kills 110 native animals per year on average.
Self-repairing rubber rising
Australian researchers have developed a self-repairing rubber made entirely from waste materials.
Uranium rehab questioned
A fight has broken out over funding for monitoring the rehabilitation of a uranium mine.
Hybrid chips for light computing
Australian researchers are working on photonic chips that have huge potential for the future of computers and telecommunications.
Implants allow blind to 'see'
Researchers are working on new prosthetics that restore sight by delivering visual information directly to the brain.
Opioid abuse costs billions
The ‘extra-medical’ use of opioids is costing Australia around $15.7 billion and causing more than 2200 deaths a year.
New deal to spare uni sackings
Universities are in talks with unions over enterprise agreements to keep them running during the COVID-19 crisis.
Survey launched for locked-in teens
Researchers want to talk to teens in COVID-19 lockdown for a mental health impact study.
Blockchain applied to irrigation
Experts are investigating blockchain technologies for water markets.