Rising antibiotic resistance in UTIs could cost Australia $1.6bn a year by 2030
Written by Branwen Morgan from University of Technology Sydney, Antoine van Oijen from University of Wollongong and Audrey Rollin from…
Astronomy Astrophysics Australian National University Monash University Physics University of New South Wales
Ancient star movements prompt rethink of Milky Way’s origins
An investigation into some of the Milky Way’s oldest objects may force scientists to rewrite our current theories about the…
Australian ICUs lacked PPE preparedness as COVID-19 pandemic began, study finds
A multinational survey has found that many Australian intensive care units reported suboptimal preparedness around personal protective equipment (PPE), including…
Astronomy Astrophysics Australian National University Curtin University Macquarie University Monash University Physics University of Southern Queensland University of Sydney
The Global Fireball Observatory: Catching meteorites with an Earth-sized net
Imagine seeing a shooting star streak across the night sky as it burns bright in the atmosphere. How would you…
Nest protection a good start for Mary River turtle but not whole picture, study finds
While nest protection seems an obvious way of ensuring more turtles survive, a new study on the Mary River turtle…
Cane toads able to chill as climate change heats up, study suggests
Cane toads have the ability to lower their stress hormones when colonising harsh environments, according to new findings by Australian…
Australian National University Biology Conservation Evolution University of New England Western Sydney University Zoology
Startle displays in praying mantises: Using beauty and terror to deter predators
Imagine you’re a praying mantis minding your own business and you suddenly stumble upon a bird, spider or some other…
Roaming reactions: Uncovering a hidden chemical dance
A team of Australian and US scientists have revealed unprecedented detail about the movement of molecules in chemical reactions and…
Five million years ago, small seals called Melbourne’s affluent seaside suburbs home
While Melbourne’s seaside suburbs today attract up-market homeowners and holidaymakers, millions of years ago they were home to a very…
Biology Computer Science Conservation James Cook University Queensland University of Technology Zoology
Hopping to it: Finding a better ways to spot frog calls
Queensland scientists have examined automated audio detection methods and machine learning to better identify frog calls in the wild in…