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Clues Found In Rare Interstellar Comet
New virus catalogue reveals which pathogens pose the greatest threat
Monash part of €5 million Horizon Europe project to safeguard human creativity in the age of AI
IQM achieves milestone in quantum error correction, enabling fault-tolerant computing in the near-term
How To Fight Human Trafficking And Online Scams
Fish bones and scorching hair: new research shows how Aboriginal people fought smallpox
Even in Japan, robots are a long way from being fully-fledged carers – here’s why
There’s a reason we don’t have birds the size of elephants: the mysterious story of how dinosaurs evolved – expert Q&A
Our Large Hadron Collider results hint at undiscovered physics
The ICAM Renews Collaboration Framework Agreement with Expanded Scope
Scientists make Parkinson’s drug from plastic in world first
NZ is surrounded by ocean energy. Just what would it take to tap it?
Plant-based diets identified for early Māori
Programmable plant systems team selected for global food initiative
Delicate membranes given super strength to transform green energy tech
Universal vaccine to treat colds, flu and COVID developed – and a new study suggests it just might work
Skin lightening creams sold illegally on British high streets – the hidden dangers
Global Hubs Researchers Probe War, How To Keep Peace
Microbes harvest metals from meteorites aboard space station
Stroke and “fight-or-flight” response weakens the immune system
Wikipedia at 25: can its original ideals survive in the age of AI?
The cost of chocolate is soaring, but blaming cocoa prices doesn’t give the whole picture
Russia’s war economy is not collapsing, but neither is it stable
Inquiry says COVID lockdowns could have been avoided – they’re right
Red hair and fair skin gene may also play role in healing chronic wounds – new research
New hope for children with devastating rare genetic disorder, thanks to world-first research in Manchester
These Dinner-plate Sized Computer Chips Are Set To Supercharge Next Leap Forward In AI
HKUST Commences Preparations for New Medical School
HKUST Engineering Researchers Develop High-Performance Quantum Red QR-LEDs to Boost Colour Vividness and Brightness in Displays
Around World, Migrants Are Being Deported At Alarming Rates – How Did This Become Normalised?
AI use by UK justice system risks papering over the cracks caused by years of underfunding
Signs of ancient life may have been found in Martian rock – new study
Why personal finance is harder when you’re a migrant
Can you be aware of nothing? The rare sleep experience scientists are trying to understand
Humble Platelet Gains New-and Doubly Worthy-purpose
GPT-5: has AI just plateaued?
Pacific tsunami: modern early warning systems prevent the catastrophic death tolls of the past
How conspiracy theories about COVID’s origins are hampering our ability to prevent the next pandemic
New discovery at Cern could hint at why our universe is made up of matter and not antimatter
Transatlantic MoU Revolutionises In-Silico Regulatory Science
A pink diamond just sold for over US$ 14 million – no wonder, when you look at the mysteries behind their chemistry
Social prescribing link workers have positive impact on general practice
Endometriosis: our research shows changing your diet may reduce pain symptoms
Could changing your diet improve endometriosis pain? A recent study suggests it’s possible
Book examines how digital culture is affecting our memory
DPIRD scientist unlocks the deep secrets of biology with the help of international research team
The bizarre-looking dinosaur challenging what we know about the evolution of fingers
AIC 2025 Conference: Reducing Online Harms