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Who knew that eating poo was so vital for birds’ survival?
Cultural burning is better for Australian soils than prescribed burning, or no burning at all
New Economic Leadership group to drive opportunities for Georges River
Australian homes are getting bigger and bigger, and it’s wiping out gains in energy efficiency
We discovered a ‘gentle touch’ molecule is essential for light tactile sensation in humans – and perhaps in individual cells
Bird And Bee Discoveries In Pacific
Rise And Rise Of Vapes
Secrets in the canopy: scientists discover 8 striking new bee species in the Pacific
Dr. Christina Howley: ‘Working to protect Cape York’s remote waterways is worth the constant challenge’
Japanese scientists collaborate on self-healing ceramics for nuclear reactors
Studying Indigenous songlines to better protect Australia’s whales and dolphins
Dementia Australia announces new CEO
$35M to support development of bioengineered cornea
Community Scholarship Fund springboard for 28 young locals
$35M for life-changing corneal blindness research
New funding fuels ground-breaking research into facial reconstruction methods for cancer patients
You can now order all kinds of medical tests online. Our research shows this is (mostly) a bad idea
Major contract awarded for Mount Ousley interchange
Usher in the Year of the Dragon with Empyrean Landscape art exhibition
From straight to curly, thick to thin: here’s how hormones and chemotherapy can change your hair
A heatwave in Antarctica totally blew the minds of scientists. They set out to decipher it – and here are the results
Is it OK if my child eats lots of fruit but no vegetables?
Ultra-thin lithium strips show great promise as anode material for enhanced lithium ion batteries
Australia’s freight used to go by train, not truck. Here’s how we can bring back rail – and cut emissions
New ecosystem mapping workflow tackles unique challenges of Antarctic continent
Announcing the recipients of the 2024 NLA Scholarships and Asia Study Grants
Applications For Jack Scoble University Scholarship Now Open
Available articles & sources – Living with fire
New medical school programs put doctors where they’re most needed in regional Australia
Artificial intelligence is already in our hospitals. 5 questions people want answered
Sexual assault survivors deserve a gold standard reporting experience
Literacy and Numeracy Expert Panel announced
Science collaboration to unlock the secrets of ocean currents off Australia;s North-West Shelf
Science collaboration to unlock the secrets of ocean currents off Australia’s North-West Shelf
Launch of the Australian Railway Research and Innovation Network
University showcase set to highlight some of the Illawarra’s brightest minds
‘Class A’ naval diplomacy at work
More than $26 million awarded to 50 collaborative research projects
ARC Discovery project funding for geometry of the genome and the engineering of solid-state sodium batteries announced
Heat, cold, pollution, noise and insects: too many apartment blocks aren’t up to the challenge
Boosting Australia-India relationship through education and research
Australia India Education and Skills Council meeting and release of Australia-India Education Strategy
Fieldwork can be challenging for female scientists. Here are 5 ways to make it better
India and Indonesia trip to strengthen education ties
Calling All Citizen Scientists For Bioblitz Event
SYDNEY CONFERENCE ATTRACTS DRUG TREATMENT SERVICES FROM AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND
Hello hay fever – why pressing under your nose could stop a sneeze but why you shouldn’t
Brown, red, black, riceberry – what are these white rice alternatives, and are they actually healthier?