Ticks: Harmful disease vector or misunderstood arachnid?
While ticks are often blamed for the transmission of certain parasites into wildlife, Australian scientists have found that many studies…
Poor health knowledge flatlines chronic heart failure rehab
Individuals with chronic heart failure are not experiencing effective rehabilitation and tens of millions of dollars are being wasted in…
A rot and a hard place: New material discovered in Tasmanian forests
A new organic substance has been discovered in the old-growth forests of Tasmania, giving scientists a window into how trees…
Parasites, evolution & flying foxes: The road to better malaria treatment
A new survey of malaria in flying foxes across eastern Australia may help scientists unlock the evolutionary history of these…
A spotlight on photosynthesis and higher crop yields in the age of climate change
Scientists have uncovered further details about the underlying mechanisms of photosynthesis, bringing us one step closer to genetically supercharging staple…
A glitch in the metrics: Discrepancies in battery research lead to call for change
While research on battery technology continues apace as the world moves towards a more renewable energy economy, the way scientists…
Asleep but aware: How our brains see the outside world when we shut our eyes
When we drift to sleep, there may be more to what our brain is doing than simply isolating us from…
A relaxin way to understand the brain: Neuroscientists add to their genetic toolkit
Australian neuroscientists have developed a new tool for their rapidly expanding genetic arsenal which is hoped to one day uncover…
Power and profits: Playing the energy grid like the stock market
As the popularity of renewable energy explodes across the world, researchers have turned their minds to methods allowing electricity generated…
How many electric cars can Australia’s grid hold?
With the sale of electric vehicles predicted to hit 615,000 per year by 2030 and 1.89 million by 20401, there…