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‘Talking’ plants will tell farmers when they are thirsty

Plants and farmers may soon be able to “talk” to each other and ensure the most efficient use of water for crops. Research out the United States has taken a major

JCU tests new aerospace ceramic with Lockheed Martin

A North Queensland university has developed a groundbreaking ceramic material that has attracted the attention of one of the world’s leading defence and aerospace

Art shown to promote wellbeing and bring meaning to life

Researchers have called for art pieces to be integrated into mental health strategies, following research that found viewing works, in any setting, boosted

No hiding your emotions with new sensor

A band-aid like patch has been developed which can accurately track a person’s emotional state, with the potential to help health practitioners treat stoic

New process sees robots trained by watching videos

A new process has been developed to train robots using “how to” videos, as opposed to laborious data entry. Researchers at Cornell University said their new robotic

Slip, slop sun safety message 40,000 years in the making

Human ancestors were slipping on shirts, slopping on sunscreen and seeking shade to protect themselves from the sun more than 40,000 years ago, habits which may have

Golden pathway to restoring lost vision

Gold nanoparticles may one day be used to restore the sight of people affected by retinal disorders. A new study by researchers at Brown University, in the United

Solar-powered smart insoles a step up for health awareness

A new smart insole has been developed to monitor how people walk and provide early warnings for a range of medical conditions. The Ohio State University Assistant

A-peeling new way to lower blood pressure

Eating more bananas may help reduce high blood pressure more effectively than just reducing your salt intake, especially for men. Researchers from the University of

Back-to-back mass bleaching hits Great Barrier Reef

The Great Barrier Reef has again experienced mass bleaching, only the second time it has occurred over consecutive summers. Australian Marine Conservation Society Great

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