Research reveals socio-economics influence rubbish levels in Australia
For most of the last decade, CSIRO scientists Denise Hardesty and Chris Wilcox have studied the worsening rubbish crisis in the world's oceans. Their research has estimated that nine out of 10 seabirds have ingested plastic - and predict almost all seabirds will have by 2050.
- by Nicky Phillips
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How a pill could mimic the effects of exercise
What if you could experience many of the benefits of a gym session without moving from the couch?
- by Nicky Phillips
NASA Mars announcement: Evidence of liquid water discovered on Mars
Investigation of dark streaks on Mars has presented the most compelling evidence to date that liquid water flows on the Red Planet.
- by Nicky Phillips
Needing to urinate makes people better liars, study finds
We've all experienced the need to pee when there's no bathroom in sight. Now scientists have discovered there's an advantage to that desperate feeling.
- by Nicky Phillips
Fish can be friends, researchers find
As sweet as Dora and Marlin's friendship on Finding Nemo was, marine biologists have generally assumed fish do not have the brain power to co-operate.
- by Nicky Phillips
Researchers find plants, animals in the tropics aren't more colourful
Ecologists have overturned a longstanding theory about plants and animals in the tropics.
- by Nicky Phillips
Science is Golden podcast episode 6: myth busting
Ever heard that lightning doesn't strike the same place twice? Wrong! Yes it can.
- by Nicky Phillips
Will Malcolm Turnbull save Australian science?
It's no secret that Australian scientists, by and large, did not like Tony Abbott. But will the new PM save science?
- by Nicky Phillips
Blood pressure research by scientist Anna Ahimastos retracted over faked data
Blood pressure drug Ramipril was found to be safe. But then an investigation found trial data was fabricated.
- by NIcky Phillips
Half of Australian universities sign up to SAGE gender-equity program
While having a quiet drink with a friend in a bar, Bernadette Fitzgibbon came face to face with the warped perception some people have of female scientists.
- by Nicky Phillips
Science is Golden podcast: the science of self control
We recreate our own version of the Marshmallow test with children aged between four and six-years-old.
- by Nicky Phillips
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