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Bitter news: concurrent, increasing climate hazards could impact global coffee supply
Global coffee production is facing threats due to increasing and concurrent hazards fuelled by climate change
Charis Palmer joins Refraction Media as its new Managing Editor
Refraction Media, Australia’s leading STEM media company, has recently appointed Charis Palmer Managing Editor.
Nuclear science informing risk assessments during offshore decommissioning
ANSTO researchers explore the potential impact of contaminants on decommissioned offshore oil and gas infrastructure.
Thousands of native plants are unphotographed, and citizen scientists can help fill the gaps
New research finds almost 4000 Australian plant species have not been photographed before in the wild, which may lead to their extinction.
Stress test kit could boost koala joey survival
Mortality rates of orphaned koala joeys could be greatly reduced by a non-invasive stress test kit being trialled by UQ researchers.
Networking the Monash research and innovation ecosystem
New innovation precinct to position city as an international destination of global research and enterprise.
Chief Scientist calls for a national conversation to develop a new set of national science priorities
The Australian Government has asked me to develop a draft list of national science priorities.
Webinar: Exploring the impact of decommissioning oil and gas infrastructure
Join this discussion exploring the environmental impacts of decommissioning oil and gas structures in an environmentally responsible manner at minimal cost.
Big battery powering large-scale energy storage solutions
Researchers at the QUT-operated National Battery Testing Centre (NBTC) have commissioned the biggest large-scale iron flow battery – and the first of its kind – outside of the United States.
Smart stitches to reduce infection and simplify post op monitoring
A new antimicrobial suture material that glows in medical imaging could provide a promising alternative for mesh implants and internal stitches.
A science future fund to supercharge economic growth: Budget 2023
STA proposes a new future fund to boost Australia’s research and development investment.
World’s largest initiative to elevate the visibility of women heading to Antarctica
Almost 180 women who are leaders from 25 countries will voyage on two ships to Antarctica in November to ensure the sustainability of the planet.
The ‘flip-flop’ qubit: realisation of a new quantum bit in silicon controlled by electric signals
New type of quantum bit combines the exquisite quantum properties of single atoms with easy controllability using electric signals.
Net zero for Australia’s built environment is possible by 2040
Researchers from UNSW Sydney have developed a national reference guide to help Australia hit its net zero targets.
Antibiotic innovation helps fight against superbugs
RMIT scientists have created a new type of antibiotic that can be rapidly re-engineered to avoid resistance by dangerous superbugs.
Breaking ground: Moderna’s big build begins
Global biotech Moderna has commenced construction of its new manufacturing facility at Monash University’s Clayton campus in Melbourne’s south east.
New chatbot goes online to fight image-based abuse
Experts in abusive online behaviour say their world-first AI chatbot will help people report incidents of image-based abuse and find support.
UniSA welcomes female high flyers and second jetliner simulator
UniSA is celebrating the highest intake of women enrolled in its aviation programs in its history, since becoming the first university in Australasia in 1995 to offer tertiary qualifications in the sector.
I’m dreaming of a zinc Christmas?! Intricate ‘snowflakes’ created in liquid metal
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas at UNSW Sydney’s School of Chemical Engineering where researchers have grown crystals made of zinc that look like snowflakes – inside a liquid metal.
Cyber security experts identify new threat to blockchain technology
A joint study between CDU and the University of Tehran identified a new vulnerability in blockchain technology that threatens its use in Industry 4.0.
How well can AI understand the Hon Ed Husic MP’s recent speech?
To test the skills of open source artificial research laboratory OpenAI, we asked it to ‘write a 500 word news article for web on this speech’.
Defence partner launches major engineering recruitment campaign
Australasia defence company, Babcock has launched a huge recruitment drive to fill 100 engineering roles.
Veggie waste offers green solution to single-use packaging
Australia’s mounting packaging stockpile could soon shrink with a little help from greener packaging made from vegetable waste.
World Parkinson’s Congress travel grants available for young researchers
Shake It Up Australia Foundation offers World Parkinson’s Congress travel grants to early career researchers.