"Speckles" the piebald dolphin makes a splash as Australian first
University of the Sunshine Coast researchers believe they have recorded one of the world's most unusually colored dolphins for the first time in Australia. With its patchy black-and-white coloring, the dolphin is one of only six cases in the world wh.....»»
Economists have proposed a $100 billion-a-year fossil fuel tax: A debate Australia should embrace
Leading Australian economists Ross Garnaut and Rod Sims this week sought to shake up the carbon policy debate in Australia, by proposing a tax on the nation's fossil fuel production. They claim it could raise A$100 billion in its first year and posit.....»»
Australians are washing microplastics down the drain and it"s ending up on farms
Australian wastewater treatment plants produce thousands of tons of treated sewage sludge every year. This nutrient-rich material is then dried to make "biosolids," which are used to fertilize agricultural soil......»»
Australia"s most at-risk bird species share some common traits
Australian birds that live on islands are among the species most at risk of extinction, a first-of-its-kind study from The Australian National University (ANU) has shown. The study is published in the journal Emu—Austral Ornithology......»»
Data science shown to expedite return of ancestral Indigenous remains
The return of the ancestral human remains of Australian and other Indigenous peoples held in anthropological collections could be sped up using machine-based deep learning according to a new study led by QUT computer scientists......»»
Why prices are so high—8 ways retail pricing algorithms gouge consumers
The just-released report of the inquiry into price gouging and unfair pricing conducted by Allan Fels for the Australian Council of Trades Unions does more than identify the likely offenders......»»
Discovery could lead to new RNA therapeutics for many cancers
Australian scientists have made a major discovery that could underpin the next generation of RNA-based therapeutics and lead to more potent and longer-lasting RNA-based drugs with an even wider array of potential uses......»»
Australia"s shot-hole borer beetle invasion has begun, but we don"t need to chop down every tree under attack
A new pest attacking Perth's trees threatens to spread across Australia, damaging crops and native forests as well as our urban forest. To control its spread, the Western Australian government is chopping down hundreds of established trees. But these.....»»
High-tech spray can prevent and cure rusty plant threat
Researchers from The University of Queensland have developed a treatment that can both prevent and cure infection caused by an invasive fungal disease devastating native Australian plants......»»
"CSI-like" investigations into box jellyfish movements could soon keep swimmers safer
Work by a James Cook University researcher could soon keep swimmers safer, thanks to a revolutionary technology that can track one of the world's most venomous animals, the Australian box jellyfish......»»
The Super Bowl’s best and wackiest AI commercials
It's nothing like "crypto bowl" in 2022, but AI made a notable splash during the big game. Enlarge / A still image from BodyArmor's 2024 "Field of Fake" Super Bowl commercial. (credit: BodyArmor) Heavily hyped tech produ.....»»
The good news: 25 Australian birds are now at less risk of extinction. The bad news: 29 are gone and 4 more might be
What does it mean to save threatened species? How often do we achieve it? And how often do we fail? Our new research answers these questions for Australian birds......»»
Panasonic inks deal to secure 10,000 tons of graphite for N.A. battery cells
Panasonic Energy entered into an agreement with Australian battery materials supplier Novonix Ltd. that is expected to supply the Japanese battery cell manufacturer with at least 10,000 tons of synthetic graphite, a key material in anodes used in lit.....»»
Ice ages were not as dry as we thought, according to surprising new Australian cave study
During ice ages, dry, frozen terrain extended over much of northern Europe, Asia and North America. Many plants and animals retreated from these desolate, harsh landscapes and sought refuge in pockets of more hospitable territory......»»
Opinion: Smartphones mean we"re always available to our bosses. "Right to disconnect" laws are a necessary fix
Australian workers are set to have the right to disconnect from their workplaces once they clock off for the day......»»
How to watch the Ax-3 crew splash down on Friday
The first all-European private astronaut mission is on its way home. Here's how to watch the final stages of the mission on Friday......»»
Australian researchers develop new method to more accurately spot underground nuclear tests
A more accurate way of identifying underground nuclear tests, including those conducted in secret, has been developed by researchers at The Australian National University (ANU)......»»
Generative AI in the classroom risks further threatening Indigenous inclusion in schools
It is well documented that Australian teachers face challenges incorporating Indigenous perspectives and content in their classrooms. The approach can sometimes be somewhat tokenistic, as if the teacher is "ticking a box". We need a more culturally r.....»»
"Speckles" the piebald dolphin makes a splash as Australian first
University of the Sunshine Coast researchers believe they have recorded one of the world's most unusually colored dolphins for the first time in Australia. With its patchy black-and-white coloring, the dolphin is one of only six cases in the world wh.....»»
New research shows some gains but fresh difficulties in combating child sexual abuse
Child sexual abuse is common in Australia. The best evidence of this comes from the 2023 Australian Child Maltreatment Study (ACMS), which surveyed 8,500 Australians aged 16 and over. The ACMS found 28.5% of the national population has experienced se.....»»
This 2023 thriller has been criminally overlooked. Here’s why you need to watch it in 2024
Ignored by audiences and critics, this underrated 2023 thriller set in an Australian dive bar from Hell is better than most of this year's Oscar nominees......»»