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Experts have warned of a “catastrophic” downturn in Chinese students at Australian universities.
Defence wants south pole setup
Australia's Defence Force wants to install technology in Antarctica, but the Antarctic Treaty explicitly bans military activity.
Fisheries snag shark migration
Queensland researchers say longline fisheries around the world are significantly affecting migrating shark populations.
SA to scrap GM ban
The South Australian government is lifting its moratorium on growing GM food crops.
Wave risk assessed worldwide
Researchers have mapped out the risk of wave damage in a changing climate.
Locals spot black hole chomp
Australian scientists may have been the first to witness the end of a neutron star as it was engulfed by a black hole.
Animal antibiotic warning
Experts say producers must cut antibiotic use in animals for the sake of human health.
Australia tops coal export tally
Australia is the world's third-largest fossil fuel exporter, behind Russia and Saudi Arabia, new stats show.
Both sexes struggle to multitask
Research suggests multitasking is just as hard for women as it is for men.
Burp-blocking fungus farmed
Australian researchers are farming a puffy pink seaweed that can stop cows from burping out methane.
Low lights bring closer view
Australian researchers have found a simple way to unlock the nanoscale world on standard biology lab equipment.
Robo-tail to keep oldies upright
Japanese researchers have built a robotic tail to keep elderly people from falling over.
Social media harms studied
New research suggests frequent social media may be harming teen girls' mental health.
Stutterers sought for DNA study
Australian researchers need 3,000 stutterers for a study looking at genes that cause stuttering.
App maps dwindling supplies
An Australian app is helping farmers crowdsource water during India’s water crisis.
China asks too much of academics
Some local academics have refused a request by China to hand over their passport numbers and dates of birth.
Fish ride tubular highway
Fish gun, salmon cannon, call it what you will, a video of fish being flung through a tube has captivated millions this week.
Gender selection studied
Japanese researchers are working on ways to select the gender of human offspring.
Keys to keeping vital seagrass
Queensland researchers have developed new tools to help manage seagrass survival.
New gear for top soldiers
Australia is spending $3 billion on new weapons and body armour for special forces soldiers.