New field test tool probes magnetic properties to improve malaria diagnosis
A new field test tool developed by an international team of scientists may lead to improved malaria diagnosis in remote…
Scientists discover treasure trove of aquatic stygofauna in prospective fracking area
A wide variety of tiny aquatic animals called stygofauna have been discovered living deep in underground aquifers in the Northern…
Gene sequencing tool clarifies ancient megafauna family tree
From giant cats to massive armadillo-type creatures, the giant megafauna that roamed our planet millions of years ago were a…
Old growth forest logging can increase bushfire risk for decades
A systematic review of peer-reviewed bushfire research has found old growth forest logging in Australia can actually heighten the risk…
Weaving a good yarn: Artificial muscles one step closer with carbon nanotube discovery
A modified carbon nanotube yarn created by an international team of scientists has led to a breakthrough in our path…
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Data from SAMI Survey helps pinpoint how galaxies spin, grow, cluster and die
Understanding the swirling dance of distant galaxies has just become easier with a landmark data release by the Australian-led SAMI…
Hybrid supercapacitor may offer path to cheaper, safer, and cleaner energy storage
A new type of hybrid supercapacitor offers the benefits of both batteries and capacitors and could help with the development…
Women and diploma holders less likely to take COVID-19 vaccine, study finds
Women, those with diplomas, and those who follow “non-traditional” forms of media would be less willing to take the COVID-19…
Picky bottlenose dolphins avoid ‘junk food’ when hunting prey
Bottlenose dolphins can be quite selective in their foraging preferring the most calorie-rich prey when hunting, according to a new…
Self-powered electronics get boost from nano-material that can be made in the kitchen
A new nano-material which can be easily printed and converts twisting, squeezing and bending into electricity may assist with the…