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In a seriously ‘mad science’ piece of research, the brains of old mice have been rejuvenated by injecting plasma from a human umbilical cord.
Weekend events take science to the street
Scientists and supporters of science will march in support of science this Saturday.
Local satellites join space race
Three tiny Australian satellites are on their way to the International Space Station (ISS).
MIT tech to draw water from dry air
MIT has unveiled a new technology that can draw water directly from moisture in the air in the driest of locations.
Seaweed study plots CO2 effect
Researchers have analysed seaweed around volcanic seeps to assess their response to ocean acidification.
Antibiotic resistance raised
Australian experts say they are “deeply concerned” by the death of a woman from an antibiotic-resistant bacterium.
CSG seeps studied
Experts say increased CSG extraction could result in more methane emissions in QLD’s Condamine River.
Green light for new ideas
A new start-up accelerator has started funding exciting renewable energy projects.
Particle study shows pollution risk
New research suggests that disease from air pollution has increased in the last 25 years, and prevention measures in the most polluted countries are needed to prevent more loss of life.
Robot surgery centre launched
Sydney’s Royal Prince Alfred Hospital (RPA) has opened Australia’s first robotic surgery training centre.
E. coli edit for probiotic purpose
Researchers have developed a genetically-engineered probiotic to eliminate bacterial infections.
Medical approach for river health
Freshwater scientists recommend treating rivers as medical patients, applying healthcare practices to revive drowning ecosystems.
Reef review confirms broad bleaching
Coral bleaching has now hit up to two-thirds of the Great Barrier Reef.
Tiny diode could trigger big advance
Australian researchers are helping unlock new smaller everyday electronic devices.
UWA reports on plant 'hearing'
A new Australian study suggests plants have the ability to detect and respond to sounds to find water.
Boxing body pushes for free heads
Authorities say boxers do more to protect their heads when they are not wearing helmets.
Bank seeks quantum edge
The Commonwealth Bank is looking to get ahead of the risks and opportunities of quantum computing.
Big cuts could halve heatwaves
A new report says there is still time to avoid some heatwaves by aggressively cutting carbon emissions.
Big step in printed graphene
Researchers have printed electronic transistors using layered materials, opening up a new way to create next-gen devices.