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The Senate has issued a report from its inquiry into concussions and repeated head trauma in sports.
NAPLAN stats show split effect
A recent analysis of NAPLAN results says boys and girls tend to perform slightly better academically in segregated environments.
Aviation paper takes flight
The Albanese Government has launched its Aviation Green Paper and is inviting feedback.
WIFI broadcast tested
Sydney's Connectivity Innovation Network (CIN) has demonstrated the next step in large-area WIFI.
Australia failing green goal
Experts say Australia must drastically accelerate its emissions reductions to meet Paris Agreement goals.
Heatwaves drive ocean change
US scientists have unveiled the dynamic impact of marine heatwaves on ocean predators, shedding light on both habitat loss and expansion.
Invasive data updated
Scientists worldwide have assessed the economic toll of biological invasions ...
Tyre chunks spread in storms
Microplastics from tyre wear are increasingly contaminating our waterways, according to a recent study.
Unis seek funding change
Universities Australia is calling on the Albanese Government to establish more flexible funding arrangements.
AI tops drone race
An AI pilot called Swift has triumphed over professional human drone pilots in a head-to-head championship.
Paper straw PFAS checked
Researchers have discovered that many so-called ‘eco-friendly’ paper straws contain poly- and perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).
'Brain fog' signs spotted
Researchers in the UK have identified two blood biomarkers that could serve as early indicators of cognitive deficits in COVID-19 patients.
Blood drug used for HIV
An existing blood cancer drug is demonstrating the potential to target dormant HIV cells.
Councils need green staff
Climate change is raising demand for council environmental health officers (EHOs).
New site to support carers
A new website has been created to support non-professional carers of terminally ill individuals.
Protein theory backed
A new paper sheds light on the Protein Leverage Hypothesis, originally proposed by Australian experts in 2005.
Sub students funded
The government is funding courses for people to work on its nuclear submarine program.
Brain links boosted
Researchers have shattered records for the speed of brain-computer interfaces (BCIs).
Brain worm breaks ground
An Australian woman has become the first known human to be infected with a parasitic roundworm linked to ...