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Predictive tool joins battle to save Great Barrier Reef

A real-time monitoring system has been developed with the goal of stalling the decline of the Great Barrier Reef. A University of South Australia (UniSA)-led project has

SUSH plans for Inala and Beenleigh

Inala and Beenleigh will be among the next homes for new Suburban University Study Hubs (SUSHs). The South-East Queensland locations are among five new sites announced

Earth’s inner core not on solid ground

Earth’s “solid” inner core seems to be changing its structure, according to scientists in the United States. A study by the University of Southern

10-year study shows bariatric surgery safe and effective

A 10-year study has shown bariatric surgery is effective in lowering a person’s weight by up to 34 percent and reducing the need for diabetes medications. A Monash

R&D freefall prompts first review in 20 years

Australia’s investment in research and development (R&D) has dropped to less than 1.7 percent of GDP, with a new review underway to reverse the trend. Federal

Earth shooting through 1.5°C global warming limit

By Andrew King and Liam Cassidy Earth is crossing the threshold of 1.5°C of global warming, according to two major global studies which together suggest the planet’s

Climate change extending length of pregnancies

Climate change may be extending the length of human pregnancies, according to new West Australian research. A study by Perth’s Curtin University found exposure to

Scientists pinpoint brain’s meal-stopper neuron

Researchers in the United States have zeroed in on a specific neuron in the brain which sends the signal to stop eating. The team at Columbia University found the

Student travel support boosted for Canberra trips

Australian school students will be encouraged to visit the centre of the country’s democratic processes through increased travel grants. The Federal Government is

Prototyping facility the missing link in manufacturing

Australia is missing a national prototyping network which help would keep local ideas, innovation and entrepreneurs onshore. Science & Technology Australia (STA)

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