Review ‘threatens brain drain’
Organisations and events aimed at encouraging women into technology and science are at risk while the government reviews its Women in STEM grant program, female entrepreneurs say.
Organisations and events aimed at encouraging women into technology and science are at risk while the government reviews its Women in STEM grant program, female entrepreneurs say.
Australian scientists have discovered bacteria which converts hydrogen in the air into electricity, with the technology potentially able to power devices ranging from smart watches to hydrogen cars.
From Covid lockdowns to the Great Barrier Reef, bushfires, Murray-Darling water allocations and the environment: overreach by experts has bred popular distrust and conspiracy theories.
The truth is that there is no single cure-all, say experts. But devising a personal treatment plan will help.
An extensive study has identified the diet that will help you live longest – and live healthiest.
There is more data on Michael Snyder than any human ever. The Stanford genomicist might just reshape healthcare, and has advice for you to save yourself.
Denials from authorities seemed political all along, and public trust will take a long time to recover.
The statue was found on February 21 by a team of scientific volunteers from three Chilean universities.
The medicines regulator has banned and ordered a recall of products containing pholcodine. It is a common ingredient in cough drops and syrups.
The killing efficiency of the Orcas, known as Port and Starboard, has overturned the marine hierarchy in their hunting grounds.
Paul Biegler’s experiences with long-term pain inspired a book to help fellow sufferers.
Physical activity is 1.5 times more effective in managing mental health conditions than counselling and medications, University of South Australia researchers finds.
The idea that some parents may prefer their child to be trans rather than gay is adding more layers of complexity to this already fraught debate.
While pregnancy apps say they act in ‘good faith’, a probe into the digital tools has found pseudo science and anonymous professionals lurk
Scientists think their finding could “reverse” brain damage caused by Parkinson’s, stroke, infection and accidents.
Astronomers have made a ‘bananas’ find of six mystery objects in space that cloud what scientists thought was possible about the big bang.
Australia’s ageing population, and better prevention and treatment of heart disease, has seen dementia become the number one burden of disease for the nation’s over-65s, a new report finds.
The government has launched a review into the country’s science priorities for the first time in eight years.
Australia’s fledgling seaweed industry is already being touted as a solution to reduce methane emissions in livestock, but its capacity as a carbon, nitrogen and phosphorous regulator has the sector excited.
Australian research has unveiled an iron ball with a radius of about 65km could lie at the centre of our planet.
Most babies separated at birth from mothers who caught Covid were denied the bonding of skin-to-skin contact and breastfeeding, a major Australian-led study reveals.
Australia’s new quantum strategy will focus on securing access to essential infrastructure and materials, expanding the skilled workforce and accelerating the uptake of quantum technologies.
Australia’s chief scientist has called for more girls and ‘neurodiverse’ students to take maths and science subjects, saying our hi-tech industries cannot depend on migrants.
Australia must ban the use of foreign artificial intelligence to control sensitive data, a network of eminent scientists has warned.
Australia will host a clinical trial for a drug that promises to fight Parkinson’s disease as part of a global research effort to tackle the neurodegenerative disease.
Nathan Myhrvold outlines possibilities for ‘geoengineering’ to cool the Earth and remove CO2 from the atmosphere. He says ‘opponents worry that once you have geoengineering, people won’t make sacrifices to cut emissions’.
Weston Price is just 19-months-old but he has already made history as the oldest and only known surviving person with Wolman’s disease in the country.
Radical technique born from crime scene work, involves testing patient’s finger sweat, allows scientists to detect breast cancer with 98pc accuracy.
Doctors at kids gender clinic in NSW report serious side-effects, ongoing mental distress following transition and the high risk of regret among patients.
The vast majority of health claims used to advertise baby formula worldwide are not supported by rigorous scientific evidence, a study says.
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