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Experts say mining-induced damage to peatlands threatens Sydney’s water supply.
Dung beetles drive AI vision
Engineers have taken inspiration from the dung beetle to develop a groundbreaking navigation system.
Slow cities face rapid change
Experts have assessed cities’ resilience to serious and growing threats.
Methane panel forming
Chief Scientist Dr Cathy Foley will lead a new expert panel on methane emissions reporting.
Migrant misinfo risks nation
Australia must confront the rising tide of misinformation surrounding migration, experts say.
Funds up for study hubs
Applications are open for the establishment of ten new Regional University Study Hubs.
Long COVID bill lingers
Long COVID cost the Australian economy nearly $10 billion in 2022, new analysis shows.
CSIRO cuts outlined
CSIRO is set to eliminate up to 500 support roles as part of a significant organisational restructure.
Gamers report mental lift
A survey suggests that playing video games may contribute positively to mental health.
Local kids led by Netflix
Experts are raising concerns about the influence of streaming algorithms on the viewing habits of Australian children.
Black hole hunger modelled
An advance in astrophysics has allowed scientists to predict the feeding patterns of a supermassive black hole.
Coral cover reaches record high
The Great Barrier Reef has seen an increase in coral cover, but risks still remain.
Crocs taught to avoid toads
Australian scientists are giving crocodiles a taste of deadly cane toads.
New method for wild edits
A new genetic editing technique to modify wild populations is being tested.
Overdose implant tested
Researchers are testing an implant that can detect heroin overdose and administer a drug to reverse it.
Head knock effects linger
Research shows that even mild concussions can have long-lasting consequences on brain health.
Mpox variant causes concern
The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared an ‘mpox’ global health emergency.