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The CSIRO has cracked the mystery behind the abnormal climatic conditions in the Indian and Pacific Oceans during the 2010-2011 La Nina event which contributed to the extreme marine heatwave off the Western Australia coast.
UWA appoints international Pro-Vice Chancellor
The University of Western Australia (UWA) has announced the appointment of Iain Watt as the university’s new Pro Vice-Chancellor (International).
ANU locates major asteroid impact zone
A team of researchers from the Australian National University (ANU) has discovered one of the largest asteroid impact zones on the planet.
Cell immortality defect discovered
A team of researchers from the Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research have discovered a key genetic defect that can halt cell growth and force cells into a death-evading survival state.
Climate change effects caps differently
Despite the many similarities shared between the Antarctic and Arctic regions, climate change effects them in significantly different ways according to new research from the University of Western Australia.
CSRIO conducts landmark carbon assessment
The Australian landscape absorbed as much as one third of the carbon emitted by fossil fuels in Australia over the past two decades, according to a new study conducted by the CSIRO.
Melbourne cracks malaria puzzle
A team of researchers from the University of Melbourne have discovered that immature malaria parasites are more resistant to treatment than their mature counterparts.
Sydney supercharges antioxidants
A team of researchers from the University of Sydney are using supercomputers to supercharge antioxidants, promising to keep age related illnesses at bay.
UQ and RAC to assess Collinsville conversion
Energy company RATCH-Australia Corporation (RAC) has announced it has partnered with the University of Queensland (UQ) to undertake a feasibility study into converting the coal-fired Collinsville Power Station into a hybrid solar thermal/gas power station.
Government announces Industry Innovation Precincts
The Federal Government has announced it will contribute $504 million to establish 10 new Industry Innovation Precincts in an attempt to drive productivity, improve connections between business and the research sector and modernise the country’s industry to compete more successfully in global markets.
LaTrobe opens molecular science building
LaTrobe University will be able to examine the fabric of the universe with even greater accuracy following the opening of its new $100 million LaTrobe Institute of Molecular Sciences (LIMS) building.
New chief for UNE's animal genetics studies
The University of New England and the Department of Primary Industries (DPI) have announced the appointment of Robert Banks as the Director of the university’s Animal Genetics and Breeding Unit (AGBU).
New climate change chief for CSIRO
The CSIRO has announced the appointment of Paul Hardisty as the new Director of the Climate Change Adaptation National Research Flagship, and will commence the role in May based at Perth.
Rainforest research 'supersite' opens for business
After three years of intensive planning and research, the CSIRO has and the Terrestrial Ecosystem Research Network (TERN) have opened the country’s first large-scale rainforest research plot.
$70 million for new CRCs
The Federal Government has announced two new Cooperative Research Centres (CRCs) will share in $70 million in funding.
Government outlines $1 billion jobs plan
The Federal Government has outlined a $1 billion plan it claims will secure economic growth for the future by boosting innovation, productivity and competitiveness.
Anne Edwards to chair new domestic abuse research centre
The Federal Government has announced Professor Anne Edwards as the inaugural chair of the new National Centre of Excellence established to reduce domestic and family and sexual violence.
Government announces new bushfire CRC
The Federal Government has announced it will contribute $47 million for the establishment of a new Bushfire and Natural Hazards Cooperative Research Centre (CRC) from 1 July.
Kraft R&D centre opens Melbourne R&D centre
The Victorian Government has welcomed the official opening of stage one of the new Kraft Foods Asia Pacific Confectionary Centre of Excellence in Melbourne.
Neanderthals died out earlier finds ANU
The last remaining enclave of Neanderthals may have died out 10,000 years earlier than previously thought, according to new research conducted by the an international research team, with members from the Australian National University (ANU).
CSIRO announces 'solar sponge' breakthrough
A team of CSIRO and Monash University researchers have created a ‘solar sponge’ which captures and then releases carbon dioxide using the power of natural sunlight.