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Quantum catchup called
Experts warn Australia and New Zealand are falling behind in the quantum race.
Big plan for battery builds
The Australian Government has launched public consultations on its $523 million Battery Breakthrough Initiative.
Cancer question studied
Researchers say that a debate over the role of radiotherapy in treating gastric and gastro-esophageal cancer has been resolved.
Eye transplant shows response
The world's first whole eye transplant has shown promising response to light.
Polymer batteries tested
Flinders University scientists are developing exciting alternatives to lithium-ion batteries.
Social media lowering satisfaction
Social media appears to be eroding life satisfaction among Australian high school students.
Citizens sweep Murray-Darling species
Citizen scientists have made new findings on threatened fish species in the Murray-Darling Basin.
COTS thrive in dead coral
Research shows crown-of-thorns starfish thrive in the coral devastation they create.
Extreme rain rise predicted
Most of the world’s population will see new rainfall extremes in the next 20 years, experts say.
Methane surge observed
CSIRO says global methane emissions have surged by 20 per cent over the last two decades.
Tech leap for robot leg
Engineers have created an advanced new robotic leg, powered by artificial muscles.
Aged care superbugs studied
Superbugs are spreading in aged care homes due to overuse of antibiotics.
Heart harm timeline plotted
New research reveals that heart damage from COVID-19 often stabilises after hospitalisation.
HIV rise amid broader slide
Despite a recent rise, HIV diagnoses in Australia have shown a steady decline over the past decade.
Semaglutide death risk reviewed
A major weight loss drug could lower the risk of death from heart disease, infections, and even COVID-19.