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Governments are greenlighting rocket projects despite environmental outcry and defence cuts.
Climate report backs concern
Australia’s climate is warming fast, bringing harsher fires, hotter seas, and shifting rainfall extremes.
Gene tech for eye issues
Australian scientists have made a breakthrough in gene therapy for eye diseases.
Health experts surveyed
A review has found Australia’s health and medical research workforce is diverse and motivated, but facing challenges.
New centre to guide health response
Australia is getting a CDC, years after facing COVID-19 without a playbook.
New site for printed solar
A new CSIRO facility has been created to bring flexible solar tech to market.
Toddler awareness tracked
Toddlers might be more socially savvy than once thought, new research suggests.
Robots drive STEM boost
UniSA is running a robotics program to inspire a new generation of STEM-savvy teachers.
Adani upset at science
Adani has accused researchers of trying to derail Australia’s coal export industry.
Experts enhancing risk assessment
A new research project aims to improve climate change water-risk assessments
Ocean protection agreed
The Commonwealth has set a bold course for ocean protection with a landmark agreement.
Polystyrene patches tap air power
A new invention generates useful static electricity from waste polystyrene.
Skate ruling pushed back
Leading scientists have warned that Australia’s Maugean skate could soon be lost forever.
Viral finding in First Nations DNA
An ancient gene may explain why some First Nations people face tougher battles with disease.
Wind influences reef bleaching
Wind patterns have emerged as a key factor in coral bleaching on the Great Barrier Reef.
E-waste warning in AI explosion
Generative AI could drive up e-waste by a thousandfold in coming years.
'Low-risk' drug drives resistance
A “low-risk” antibiotic is helping superbugs evolve to become nearly untreatable.