Scarce tech and trade skills in high demand
More than three-quarters of Australian businesses are in need of technicians and trade workers, but cannot find or train the staff they need.
New data released by Ai
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Elephants’ name calling just like humans
Elephants appear to call each other by name, according to a recent study.
They use personalised calls specific to each member of their group – just like humans
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Rugby quartet tackle sevens in France
A quartet of QUT rugby players are soaking up pre-Olympic excitement in France as they represent Australia at the World University Championships Rugby Sevens this
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Tool maps cancer hotspots to prompt change
An online tool which maps key cancer statistics shows Australians living in rural and remote areas face lower survival rates than their city cousins.
A new version of
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Skills shortage to impact global food security
Australian and global food security is under threat due to a lack of specialised scientists, according to the CSIRO.
Research produced by the CSIRO, in collaboration
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Blood test determines concussion severity
Researchers have discovered a blood test that can detect the effects of sport-related concussion and determine when it’s safe to return to the field.
The Monash
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New green ‘sponge’ captures carbon from air
Researchers have created a low-cost, energy-efficient method of capturing carbon dioxide directly from the air using a charcoal “sponge”.
Lead researcher Assistant
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Bushfires detected from space at the speed of smoke
Australian scientists are developing satellites with on-board artificial intelligence able to detect bushfires 500 times faster than on-ground technology.
A project led
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AI reveals new antibiotic options to explore
Pharmaceutical manufacturers now have access to almost a million potential sources of antibiotics, as researchers work to combat growing resistance to current
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Southern Cross leaps up world uni rankings
Southern Cross University is celebrating an 80-place jump in the 2025 QS World University Rankings to achieve its best-ever result.
QS has also honoured the University
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