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International student numbers are dropping.
New defence spend detailed
The Albanese government has allocated $330 billion for defence spending over the next decade.
Graphics gap allows access
Researchers say hackers could access computers via their graphics cards and browsers.
Brains reward altruism
Researchers say that the brain's reward system does not just function for selfish purposes.
Vaccine impact modelled
Research suggests COVID-19 vaccination significantly mitigated the death toll among older adults in NSW.
Surveys show major bleaching
The Great Barrier Reef is undergoing its fifth major bleaching event since 2016, according to the latest snapshot.
Ammonia advance reported
New techniques promise energy-friendly ammonia production for fertilisers and alternative fuel.
Data set on spotting disease
New diagnostics could bring new hope to millions suffering from autoimmune diseases.
Solid tumours targeted
Researchers have made big strides in the battle against solid tumours, which make up 90 per cent of all cancer cases.
Blue whale recovery studied
Flinders University has conducted an extensive study on the current status of global blue whale populations.
ARENA backs better metals
Federal government funding will boost hydrogen and low emissions iron and steel research.
Sepsis effort launched
A new campaign is encouraging people to ask frontline healthcare workers; “Could it be sepsis?”
MND pills tested
A South Australian patient is the first in the world to take part in a trial that could slow and even reverse the effects of Motor Neurone Disease (MND).
Empathy tested by pain patients
Empathy in doctors appears to be linked to better chronic pain management.
Green laws going slowly
The Australian government has delayed plans to rewrite the nation's environmental laws.
Aboriginal pottery shows links
The discovery of ancient pottery on an island off Queensland has significantly altered the understanding of ...
DNA pulled from air-con
Forensic science researchers have developed a new technique for capturing airborne DNA at crime scenes.
Global cyber risks ranked
The new 'World Cybercrime Index’ is an effort to identify and rank the global epicentres of cybercrime.