CRACO shifts the sands of the universe for sound
An Australian innovation is set to sift the universe for mysterious sounds and objects.
CSIRO astronomers and engineers have developed a specialised system, CRACO, which
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Wonder materials combine strength and lightness
Superhero fans have long wondered how the likes of Superman, Spiderman and Wonder Woman can withstand explosions and fires, but their costumes remain light, flexible and
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Haymet Australia’s new Chief Scientist
World-leading oceanographer, chemist and entrepreneur Tony Haymet is Australia’s next Chief Scientist.
Federal Industry and Science Minister Ed Husic said Emeritus
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Strange new worlds found deep inside the Earth
Scientists have found two huge “islands” hidden deep within the Earth’s mantle.
They say these islands are larger than a continent and at least half-a-billion
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Road to healthy habits a longer journey than 21 days
People struggling to maintain their New Year’s resolutions are being urged to stay the course, with new research finding habits take longer to form, and break, than
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Biomarker breakthrough to flag babies at risk of SIDS
Biomarkers have been discovered which could be used to identify babies at risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS).
University of Virginia Health (UVA) researchers in
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Dr Katrina Wruck Young Australian of the Year
Queenslander Dr Katrina Wruck has been named the 2025 Young Australian of the Year at the 2025 Australian of the Year Awards.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese presented
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Police missing the clues on full potential of forensics
Australian law enforcement bodies are missing the opportunity to prevent crime, by not fully utilising forensic intelligence.
A study by Charles Darwin University (CDU)
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Researchers find mammals’ energy on/off switch
Researchers have identified a metabolic switch in mice, which can induce a hibernation-like state.
The team from Georgia State University believe the discovery could
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Browning Greenland lakes pushed past ‘tipping point’
More than 7000 lakes in Greenland, which were previously crystal clear, have turned brown over the past two years.
Researchers say ecologic change in the region has
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