Experts say Sydney has grown like a tumour.

New research suggests mRNA could be used to target Alzheimer’s disease.

Scientists have mapped the complete sugarcane genome.

Betelgeuse,one of the best known stars in the galaxy, could become the first observed supernova in over four centuries.

Experts say Australia is on track for unprecedented, decades-long megadroughts.

A new oxygen-powered battery raises hopes of permanent pacemakers.

Experts have outlined research priorities for zooplankton - tiny creatures at the heart of the marine food chain.

The Federal Government has unveiled a new plan to overhaul the nation’s overarching water policy...

Australia is set to upgrade its severe weather and flood warning capabilities.

A new, spiky silicon surface has been shown to kill up to 96 per cent of virus particles.

Experts have challenged the integrity of Australia's Carbon Credit scheme.

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For the last few weeks we have been bogged down in the very Earthly matters of royalty, budgets, politics, humanity and celebrity - all good prompts to look away, up into the infinite. 

Health authorities, politicians and scientists have been slowly introducing the world to the concept of ‘One Health’ - an all-inclusive approach to health that extends from the human body right through the global environment. 

This year’s Nobel Prizes honour discoveries that unwind our notion of truth, our understanding of ourselves and the human story, the complexities of cells and the very basics of the universe. 

XENOTRANSPLANTATION - sounds like something that would happen to an ill-fated crew member in Star Trek, but it is also a technical term for using non-human parts to treat or enhance our own bodies. 

Even though many of us have been forced indoors, the COVID-19 crisis is eroding our privacy.

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