Research & Science

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The secret world of the dunnart

By Mechelle McMahon They live in an underground world, hidden down the cracks of hardened clay in the grasslands of outback Queensland – small as a mouse, cute as a
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AI model predicts autism in toddlers

A computer model has been developed which can predict autism in young children with a high degree of accuracy. Associate Professor Kristiina Tammimies from Sweden’s
Read more 20 August 2024
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Push for high-density, automated orchards

A multi-million program is aiming to develop smaller, high-density and automated orchards to improve crop yields and overcome labour shortages. Hort Innovation Chief
Read more 20 August 2024
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Breakthrough in reducing toxic waterway runoff

Bioreactors have proven to be successful in significantly reducing toxic run-off into waterways. Researchers at Southern Cross University have found evidence that
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Long COVID’s bill in the billions

Long COVID cost the Australian economy almost $10 billion in 2022, according to a new study. Researchers from the University of Melbourne, the Australian National
Read more 20 August 2024
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Media literacy lacking in Australian adults

Most Australians are worried about the spread of misinformation on the internet, but do not know how to protect themselves from it. A new national survey on adult media
Read more 19 August 2024
Research reveals how we create space for news memories - Newsreel

Memory space cleared while we sleep

Scientists have unlocked new insights into the overnight filing system that allows the brain to find space for new memories. Cornell University researchers have found
Read more 19 August 2024
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Brain’s ‘gears’ key to energy-efficient AI

The human brain could hold the key to minimising the climate impact of energy-hungry technology like ChatGPT. University of Sydney researchers are developing an AI
Read more 19 August 2024
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Brisbane banana breakthrough secures $30b industry

Brisbane researchers have secured the future of the global banana industry by producing a disease-resistant variety which has now been approved for consumption. Current
Read more 19 August 2024
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AI found to be ‘no threat’ to humanity

International researchers have declared that generative artificial intelligence models are “inherently controllable, predictable and safe”. As a result, they pose no
Read more 19 August 2024