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One of Australia’s leading health labs has expanded with a new facility to fast-track medicines to patients.
Seeds of life seen later
A study of billion-year-old rocks has revealed that the building blocks for life on Earth arrived much later than previously thought.
Social housing help studied
With up to 10 per cent of Australians living in social housing at some point, experts say it can be a vital launchpad for a more stable life.
Study shows DOC threat
New research has found climate change and urbanisation are threatening drinking water quality.
Synthetic cell filters well
Researchers have pioneered a new filtration technique that could change the future of power.
UTAS to drop offerings
The University of Tasmania is slashing its number of degrees and courses from about 514 to 120 by next year.
Wastewater gives illicit insight
Australia’s wastewater has given new insights into the nation’s drug consumption.
Experts turn durian into Duracell
Scientists say the world’s smelliest fruit could boost energy storage.
Call for more cord therapy
Australia has a huge database of donated stem cells that cannot legally be used, despite their effectiveness.
Trillions at play in tech report
A new report says the technology to reach negative emissions by the 2040s is already available.
New squad for top teachers
A ‘strike force’ of NSW’s best teachers is being assembled to help struggling schools.
UNSW to drop fossil funds
UNSW says it will divest of fossil fuel assets by 2025 as part of a net zero emissions goal.
Climate link laid out
A new report draws a direct link between climate conditions in Australia and recent bushfires.
Aquifers could stave off evaporation
Experts say Australia should ‘bank water’ by using aquifers as giant underground storage tanks.
Milky Way unwound
Researchers have attempted to reverse engineer the Milky Way to find out how it was assembled.
Pollution costs top war
Air pollution appears to shorten people's lives more that wars, malaria, HIV/AIDS and smoking.
Remote scheme to stem 'glue ear'
With up to 90 per cent of Aboriginal children suffering from otitis media, or “glue ear”, a new research project is trying to improve the stakes.
Smart steps to avoid public panic
Experts say Australia has just a small window of opportunity to avoid hitting the panic button over COVID-19.