Science, Scholarships, Fellowships and Research News
The Albanese Government has detailed reforms to the higher education system.
Universal rethink to clear darkness
Physicists say the universe could be explained without dark energy.
Visa 'go-slow' coming
The Federal Government is slowing student visa approvals to address surging enrolments and pre-election migration concerns.
Singapore agreement updated
Australia and Singapore have signed a potentially pivotal agreement to advance safe and ethical AI.
New plan to drive AI
The Albanese Government has unveiled a new initiative aimed at making Australia a global leader in artificial intelligence (AI).
DNA origins detailed
The universal genetic code may have evolved differently than scientists long believed.
Local rover set for Moon mission
An Australian consortium has been chosen to deliver the nation’s first lunar rover.
Ancient hook-up unravelled
Humans and Neanderthals appear to have mixed more recently than scientists once thought.
High-tech efforts funded
Millions in funding has been provided for research projects that link Australian scientists with international peers.
New sleepers studied
Finnish researchers have found a way to make railways more environmentally sustainable.
Body heat tapped for power
Queensland engineers are looking to power wearable devices with body heat.
Path opens for lab-grown quail
Draft standards for assessing lab-grown meat have been proposed, beginning with cell-cultured quail meat.
T Cell blocker cracked open
Monash researchers are working on a way to increase the ability of the body’s own T cells to target cancer.
ADHD response probed
The government’s ADHD response offers recognition but little relief for those still struggling.
Nuclear plan lands
The Coalition’s nuclear energy plan promises billions in savings - but skips the fine print.
Site to fight gendered violence
A new research centre is targeting the elimination of violence against women.