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More details have emerged about $443.8 million in reef funding that was awarded without a competitive tender process.
Silver makes machines sense
Researchers are working on ‘smart’ machine components that alert users when they are damaged or worn.
Defrib. implants rise
More and more Australians are having defibrillators surgically inserted each year.
EV inaction called out
A Senate inquiry has heard Australian drivers could pay the price for inaction on electric vehicles.
Ice at work surveyed
Thousands of Australians turn up to work high on ice each day, a new report says.
Nuclear rods head off
Nuclear fuel rods that have underpinned Australia’s high-tech research and medicine are on their way to France.
Robo-mirror senses mood
Australian researchers have made an AI-powered mirror that can assess a person’s mood.
Santos CSG reviews questioned
Santos has been accused of missing big points in a scientific review of its proposed 850-well Narrabri coal seam gas project.
ANU caps internationals
ANU says it will no longer increase student enrolments due to concerns about dropping quality.
Acidification issues counted
A new paper lays out a long list of challenges facing scientists, governments and communities from ocean acidification.
App to gather debris data
A new app should help conservationists track marine debris and litter items back to their source.
Reef rebuild gets new backing
New funding has been awarded to a Great Barrier Reef coral larval restoration project.
Sleep study shows brain boost
Researchers say brain stimulation during sleep could improve memory processes.
Super sued over climate action
A $50 billion super fund is being sued for failing to provide details on how it deals with climate change.
Virtual plant tour taking off
A new virtual reality program developed in WA takes students on an immersive journey through the cells of plants.
Gender split in heart response
Men are around twice as likely to receive proper treatment in an Australian hospital after a serious heart attack.
Health groups hiding money links
Experts say many consumer health organisations hide their industry sponsorship.
My Health 'opt-in' movement grows
Politicians appear to be turning against the My Health Record scheme, something both major parties have backed in the past.
New tech leads to telomere find
Australian scientists have made a ground-breaking discovery in the biology of telomeres – a major part of the aging process.
Obesity experts want more data
Obesity experts want children's height and weight to be measured every two years.