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Scientists have discovered leukaemia-linked biomarkers present in newborns’ blood.
UN raises emissions alarm
The world is running out of excuses - and time - to curb catastrophic climate change.
Vaccination slide continues
Childhood vaccination rates in Australia have declined for a third consecutive year.
AI seen as schooling boost
Researchers say the careful integration of AI tools into education could enhance, rather than replace, human learning.
Broad blame for uni cuts
Four Australian universities are set to cut nearly 1,000 jobs over the next year, driven by financial strain.
Global gambling harm decried
Researchers are calling for urgent action to curb gambling’s rising health impacts.
Nobel nod for failure findings
How nations thrive - or fail - hinges largely on their political and economic institutions.
Quantum efforts continue
Australia’s billion-dollar quantum computing gamble could reshape its economic landscape.
Verified leanings studied
Verified users on social media could be driving polarisation and fuelling echo chambers.
NHMRC opens PFAS talks
Draft guidelines for the presence of PFAS in drinking water have been released.
Satellite drought-watch improved
New satellite methods offer stronger tools for detecting droughts from space.
Wastewater scraped for polymers
Researchers at Aalborg University in Denmark have a new way to get valuable products from wastewater treatment plants.
Easy fix for plastic waste
Researchers have found a simple way to stop microplastics from entering waterways.
New rare earth source spotted
Extinct volcanoes could be the new frontier for sourcing rare earth elements.
Street View used for fall risk
Google Street View could help prevent falls among older pedestrians, researchers suggest.
Blood test shows birth risk
A simple blood test could prevent deadly preeclampsia complications during labour, researchers say.
Cancer moves mapped
Researchers have identified the genetic pathways cancers use to resist treatments, paving the way for more targeted therapies.
Right leads hateful claims
Right-leaning public figures dominate the online hate speech scene, researchers reveal.
Teen friendships tracked
Teenage friendships are critical to determining wellbeing in adulthood, new research finds.