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The federal fund for fighting climate change could be used to prop up coal-fired power stations.
Measles rising despite jabs
There appears to be a rise in cases of measles among people who have been vaccinated.
Northern tech issues studied
A new research group is hoping to tackle communication challenges for northern Australia.
Popper study backs TGA
New research has found young gay and bisexual men are frequent users of alkyl nitrites, or poppers, but few show signs of addiction.
Early boost plotted
A new study suggests early childhood education could double the return on its investment.
OSIRIS sidles up
NASA has moved a spacecraft closer to an asteroid than ever before, and managed to snap a photo.
Arctic thaw surprises scientists
Permafrost in the Arctic is thawing 70 years earlier than predicted.
Booze laws boost home sessions
A three-year QLD study has found drinking laws increased pre-drinking.
Bradfield plan doused again
Experts have reviewed the Bradfield Scheme – a decades-old idea to pipe flood waters from Australia’s north to the arid centre.
Experts urge microbe inclusion
Most life on Earth is microbial, but experts say the tiniest lifeforms are being left out of climate modelling.
Marine heat reviewed
Marine heatwaves appear to be influenced by climate ‘events’ that take place thousands of kilometres away.
Modelling plots first migration
New modelling has found that the First Australians arrived in large groups using complex technologies.
Study suggests drug for dwarfism
A new drug could be used to allow children with dwarfism to grow to average heights.
CSIRO studies possible futures
CSIRO has worked with over 20 organisations on a new landmark report projecting Australia’s future to 2060.
Adani gets green light
The Queensland Government has given the final green light to Adani’s Carmichael coal mine.
New funds for suicide prevention
The Federal Government has announced $400,000 in funding for suicide prevention, including a program for refugees.
Bitcoin brings big power bill
New research shows the use of Bitcoin causes around 22 megatons in CO2 emissions annually.
Adelaide looks at asteroid mines
Australian researchers are developing techniques for asteroid mining.
Coastal survey finds lack of concern
Half of NSW’s coastal community thinks rising sea levels will not impact them directly, a new survey finds.
Sex study shows school activity
A national survey has found 47 per cent of Year 10-12 students have engaged in sexual intercourse.