Fungi power drives new battery option
European scientists have created a 3D printable biodegradable fungal battery.
Researcher Carolina Reyes, from the Swiss research institution Empa, said the new microbial
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Palaeolithic people engraved 3D map 13,000 years ago
A 13,000-year-old engraving discovered near Paris is believed to be the world’s oldest 3D map.
Researcher Anthony Milnes, from the University of Adelaide, said a
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Morning coffee reduces the risk of heart attacks
Drinking a morning coffee, rather than drinking coffee all day, has been linked to lower risks of dying from cardiovascular disease.
A new study has found that morning
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Concrete solution to carbon storage initiatives
Storing carbon in building construction materials has the potential to lock away billions of tons of carbon dioxide.
A study by civil engineers and earth systems
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$2.7 billion price tag on back-to-school purchases
Back-to-school spending is tipped to inject around $2.7 billion into the Australian retail economy.
New research by the Australian Retailers Association (ARA) found the
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New dataset shines light on Earth’s “ignorosphere”
A 60km wide blindspot in Earth’s atmosphere has been mapped, paving the way for improved weather forecasting.
A team led by University of Tokyo researchers have
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Insomnia risk rises for desk-bound workers
Desk-bound employees are much more likely to develop insomnia than non-sedentary workers.
A study conducted by the University of South Florida found that people whose
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Parents feel the pain of back-to-school costs
More than a quarter of Australian parents are having difficulty affording an internet connection in their home, as they prepare to send their children back to school.
A
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Alumni awards recognise positive change
The 2024 Southern Cross University Alumni Impact Awards have honoured individuals who have made important contributions to areas such as physical fitness, mental health,
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Free program to help you stay active in 2025
People wanting to become more active and healthier in 2025 can take part in a new support program that will help keep them motivated.
The Open to Move project, led by
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