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Queensland researchers are working on a diagnostic technique that can sense down to the single-molecule level.
Sea level rise increasing
Global sea level rise has increased by 50 percent in just over two decades, according to Australian and international research.
Snapshot shows changing nation
Experts have highlighted a number of interesting points in the Census ...
Fluid gives foetuses a taste of outside
A mother’s uterine fluid can give a growing foetus information on the outside world.
Manly effect of paracetamol in pregnancy
A new study has found that consistent use of paracetamol in pregnancy could have effects on the development of male offspring.
Seafloor surveys kill krill
Acoustic surveys exploring the seafloor for oil deposits have been linked to a two to three-fold increase in the death of plankton.
Hanson slammed for classroom stance
One Nation leader Pauline Hanson has been near-universally condemned for saying students with disabilities should not be in mainstream classes.
Sleep study backs teen habits
Research suggests teenagers really do need to sleep in longer than adults.
STEM stereotypes hurt
A new study says masculine stereotypes of STEM subjects corrupt the self-concept of female students and their career aspirations.
Algal fuel moving forward
Researchers have taken a new step toward commercial-scale, sustainable biofuel from algae.
Australia's CubeSat makes contact
Researchers have marked Australia’s first foray into space in 15 years ...
Cats tracked back in time
Long before dominating memes and online galleries, the humble cat was planning world domination.
Societal risks largely missed
A new study warns Australia has drastically underestimated the threat of climate change.
Supercomputer needs support
The National Computational Infrastructure (NCI)’s Raijin supercomputer has been ranked Australia’s fastest.
Acupuncture pain-relief tested
The world’s largest randomised controlled trial of the use of acupuncture in emergency departments has been completed.
ALRC reports on elder abuse
Experts say Australia needs to reduce the risks that people face in their golden years.
New tech for charging in motion
Stanford University engineers have developed a new way to charge devices wirelessly, while they are in motion.
Pumped hydro study spots SA sites
Researchers have identified over 180 possible sites for pumped hydro energy storage across South Australia.
Foetal alcohol effects checked
Children with FASD are more likely to fail at school, have attention problems and talk about killing themselves ...