Rice breeding initiative to reduce crops eco footprint
A black rice breeding project could reduce the crop’s environmental impact by developing new ‘climate smart’…
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Are flying cars near to become reality?
Flying cars could be a reality much sooner than expected. Air taxi technology and transport drones…
Alzheimer’s and Dementia Caused by Bacteria in the Brain?
The brain is the final frontier in science. It is the most complex organ in the…
The Aurora: Why does it happen, and how are its gorgeous colours creat...
Recently, a spectacular display of the aurora was seen around the world, known as the…
Climate Change and Music Festivals
Extreme weather events have led to concerts and festivals postponing, cancelling, and evacuating events. Remember Splendour…
Misusing Feminist Language in Advertising
“Purple-washing” is a general term used to describe when feminist discourse is used misleadingly in advertising.…
ANU scientist wins global award with his song ‘Kangaroo TimeR...
Dr. Weliton Menário Costa, a PhD graduate from ANU, recently took first place in the 2024…
International Day of Women and Girls in Science: still more to be done...
Yesterday was International Day of Women and Girls in Science, a day dedicated to celebrating the…
Melanoma researchers win Australian of the Year
The joint recipients of the Australian of the Year Award, Professor Richard Scoyler AO and Professor…
Amazing Annoying Birds with Ann Göth
If you’re anything like us, you’ve probably spotted increasing numbers of brush turkeys wandering around suburban…
Heightened climate change concerns amongst young people: survey
In a new youth survey by Mission Australia, Young people are deeply concerned about environmental issues.…
The Organisation Engaging Aussie Kids in Science
A Brisbane organisation is showing school kids how fun and interesting science can be. Schools across…