Scientists urge focus on bacterial genetics to prevent outbreaks and other public health threats
A group of scientists has called for greater collaboration on the study of how bacterial genomes change and evolve over…
Ancient fossil pollen provides clues to help future ecosystem conservation
New research on fossil pollen records has uncovered the key drivers behind ecosystem and biodiversity change caused by both climate…
Machine learning lets us say buzz off to noisy drone propellers
Researchers have developed a novel machine learning approach which lets us design quieter drone propellers and lessen the annoying drone-like…
Brain Bootcamp: Clearing the fog around dementia awareness
With estimates predicting over one million Australians will be diagnosed with dementia over the next 40 years, a new research…
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…