Next generation astronomers win national recognition A Sydney student, early-career researchers from Perth and Melbourne, and a fast telescope have received awards for changing our view of our …
DeadlyScience and Merck to bring physics, chemistry, and biology experiments to young Indigenous scientists
Merck, a leading science and technology company, is proud to support DeadlyScience’s new program DeadlyLab to create STEM learning kits for students in remote areas. The kits will explore chemistry, …
‘Sharkskin’ makes planes faster, smoother, cheaper
A sharkskin-inspired coating on planes will save thousands of dollars per flight and slash carbon emissions, says Aussie start-up, MicroTau. The Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) today …
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Stem-cell models reveal glaucoma secrets
Australian researchers uncover hidden genetic markers of glaucoma. Stem cell models of the retina and optical nerve have been used to identify previously unknown genetic markers of glaucoma, in …
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Backyard astronomers win recognition from the professionals
Media release ImagesBackground infoMore about the winners and the award 200 supernovae found by six mates – enabling discoveries about the evolution of stars and the ingredients of life Ex-miner …
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An immune ‘fingerprint’ reveals path for better treatment of autoimmune diseases
Most autoimmune diseases are easy to diagnose but hard to treat. A paper published in Science proposes using your unique immune cell fingerprint to rapidly identify which treatments will work for your …
Music teaches deaf and hard-of-hearing children to listen
Group music therapy helps hearing-impaired kids understand complex sounds The improved listening skills boost educational and emotional growth A 12-week music program is helping deaf and …
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Eating plastic makes for smaller mussels
RMIT researcher calls for reducing ‘microplastics’ in bathroom products Mussels in Port Phillip Bay near Melbourne are ingesting microscopic pieces of plastic used in cosmetics. And it’s …
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Smart glove to train young surgeons
A glove is being trialled at Liverpool Hospital that gives surgical trainees instant and accurate feedback. Researchers say the gloves could also be used by musicians and artists. Engineers at …
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A new tool to measure social inclusion to save lives
Work, housing and friendships are core factors to feeling included. A new tool developed by researchers at Orygen to measure and monitor social inclusion was tested with more than 500 young …
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$185 million investment to fast-track treatments for rare and ‘untreatable’ cancers
A private public partnership to strengthen Australia’s position at the forefront of the cancer treatment revolution. The Precision Oncology Screening Platform Enabling Clinical Trials (PrOSPeCT) …
Ancient campfires reveal a 50,000 year old grocer and pharmacy
For the first time in Australia, archaeobotany has been used by researchers from UWA to examine charcoal from ancient campfires in the Western Desert. They found wattle and other Acacias which …
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