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
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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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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
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Self-harm spike shows girls most impacted by lockdowns
COVID lockdowns disproportionately impacted the mental health of girls and young women, according to a new study.
Research from the University of Sydney found there had
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Movie reactions a key to depression diagnosis
Queensland scientists have developed a way to diagnose a severe form of depression by monitoring facial expressions as a patient watches movies.
QIMR Berghofer
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Physical activity leads to a better memory
A new study shows that people who exercise have a better working memory than those who lead a sedentary lifestyle.
Researchers at the University of Jyväskylä reviewed
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