Heart has its own mini-brain to keep beating
Researchers have discovered the heart has its own brain, uncovering its own complex nervous system that controls the heartbeat.
Principal researcher Konstantinos
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Low blow for drinkers in alcohol marketing
Drinkers are mistakenly thinking low-sugar and low-carb alcoholic drinks were “healthy”, when compared to traditional alcoholic drinks.
A survey by The George
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New proton battery overcomes lithium limitations
An eco-friendly battery, which would reduce the current reliance on lithium, has been created by Australian scientists.
Developed at UNSW Sydney, the high-performance,
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Seaweed reduces methane emissions in grazing cattle
Seaweed has the potential to improve the sustainability of the cattle industry with a trial in the United States seeing large reductions in methane emissions from
Read more4 December 2024
Path from water to hydrogen a $3.9 billion opportunity
An industry focussed on extracting hydrogen from water could inject almost $4 billion into the Australian economy.
A new CSIRO report has projected Australia’s
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Cost impacts digital inclusion in remote communities
Affordability is an increasing barrier to internet access in remote Australia, despite access to services improving.
The latest RMIT University Mapping the Digital Gap
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$3.3 billion trade surplus lowest since 2018
Australia’s trade surplus fell to its lowest level in more than six years, as the country’s current account balance registered a deficit of $14.1 billion in the
Read more3 December 2024
3D printing guide supports vision impaired
A 3D printing guide has been developed to support people who are visually impaired.
Created by researchers at Melbourne’s Monash University, the free guide provides
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Tiny walking robots to deliver microscopic breakthrough
Researchers have developed the smallest walking robot to date, with the aim of making it small enough to interact with light waves and enhance microscopic
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Tesla Chair Robyn Denholm to power R&D review
Robyn Denholm, the Chair of global automotive and clean energy company Tesla, will lead a review of Australia’s research and development performance.
Federal Industry
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