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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Call to change State koala laws to boost genetic diversity
Researchers have called on injured koalas to be re-located to different regions when recovered, to address a decline in genetic diversity which is threatening the
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An hour of walking could add six years to life
People who currently do very low levels of exercise could potentially add six years to their lives if they walked for an hour every day.
A study by Griffith University,
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Traffic sounds undermine benefits of nature
Manmade sounds have been found to interfere with the positive impact of being in a natural environment.
Researchers from the University of the West of England said
Read more2 December 2024
Real annual bushfire death toll more than 1.5 million
A global study has revealed the actual death toll from bushfires exceeds 1.5 million each year.
Led by Professor Yuming Guo, from Monash University in Melbourne, the
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Aussie researchers develop natural treatment for obesity
Australian researchers have developed a new obesity treatment that reduces weight without the side-effects of currently popular prescription medicines.
University of
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Garden named after natural medicine pioneers
Southern Cross University has named its unique medicinal garden in honour of two pioneers of naturopathic medicines and treatment.
The Marcus and Caroline Blackmore
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End of an era in education as Sr Kathleen retires
The last Josephite nun working in Catholic education in Queensland retires next week.
Sister Kathleen Mooney has spent 50 years guiding young minds as a teacher,
Read more28 November 2024
Tasty focaccia 8000 years in the making
Scientists have revealed that humans have been enjoying multi-flavoured focaccias for more than 8000 years.
European researchers found “fully agricultural
Read more27 November 2024