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The quest to create meat without the need for animal agriculture continues.
Ocean recovery possible
Experts say marine life in the world’s oceans could recover by 2050, if appropriate action is taken.
Reef bleaching repeats
Experts have confirmed that the Great Barrier Reef has seen its third bout of coral bleaching in just five years.
Nanobelts stacked for hydrogen boost
Griffith engineers are using ‘nanobelts’ to increase the production of hydrogen fuel.
New uses for steel slag
Experts say a by-product of steel making can be used to both treat wastewater and make stronger concrete.
Smart toilets tested
An international team of researchers have developed a ‘smart toilet’ that can analyse the chemistry of urine and stool.
Cactus tapped for next-gen fuels
Australian industry could turn to tequila to ease its fuel shortage woes.
Database puts experts on tap
Australia’s leading science academies have come together to launch a COVID-19 expert database.
Diamonds fire for guiding stars
Australian researchers have developed an improved laser system that will help large optical telescopes gather more accurate data.
Oldest erectus uncovered
An international team led by Australian researchers has unearthed the earliest known skull of Homo erectus.
Psychedelic psychiatry backed
Researchers say it might be time to resurrect psychedelics for psychiatry.
Annual bleaching looms
The world's tropical coral reefs are approaching a tipping point of ‘near-annual’ bleaching.
Bushfire likelihood assessed
A new study has found the human-induced climate crisis made Australia's recent bushfires at least 30 per cent more likely.
Experts call for survival strategy
An expert group is calling for the planet to come together and develop a strategy for human survival.
Low score for local efforts
A massive scientific scorecard has rated the health of Australia’s environment less than 1 out of 10.
Green power risks studied
A new study looks at renewable energy facilities in areas of environmental significance, which could threaten natural habitats.
New soft-bot on scalable frame
Engineers have created a new, shape-changing, free-roaming soft robot to work alongside humans.
Skyrmions scoped for new data
Australian researchers are looking at strangely-shaped magnetic fields as a new way to store data.
Mum's bugs boost babies
A new study has found that a mother’s gut bugs can affect their baby’s food allergies.