Vaccines that could offer hope

The race is on to find a way out of the crisis, with teams from Oxford and Imperial universities leading the way

Army of scientists take on Covid-19

Australia’s Chief Defence Scientist Tanya Monro has a key role in the battle against future threats.

Biological warfare is our worst-case scenario

While the world is captivated by COVID-19 and its source, biosecurity experts nominate a very different kind of threat as the worst-case scenario: ultra-targeted biological warfare.

Army soldiers on amid virus

War-fighting capability has always been the army’s No 1 priority, but training has been challenged by the coronavirus.

International lab to build on universities’ work in advanced AI

A new French-led international research laboratory will open in Adelaide later this year.

The navy plans to spend $90bn on its Attack-class submarines and Hunter-class frigates, using the principles of Industry 4.0.

Supercomputing helps test helicopters, subsand smoke vision

The Department of Defence’s will use supercomputers to stress-test its most expensive and sophisticated equipment.

BAE Systems to engineer a stronger STEM workforce

As Australia’s biggest defence manufacturer, BAE Systems Australia has an interest in the health of the defence workforce.

Collaboration key to innovative solutions

Discover how RMIT University creates innovative solutions for Defence.

Greater investment for more agile R&D

Defence research and development in Australia needs an injection of funds, a more nimble structure and greater collaboration between industry sectors so the nation can respond more effectively to rapidly unfolding global threats such as COVID-19.

Intelligent fibres part of the fabric of modern military life

Professor Javad Foroughi is developing fibres that can be embedded in clothing to allow real-time communication systems.

Mission to help bring out our best

University researchers are at the forefront of work to improve the human performance of military forces.

Are we getting our scientific boom?

Australia’s ambitious future submarine project has been nothing if not a magnet for lofty claims.

This $200bn investment in science is ‘critical for our safety, security’

Governments are increasingly relying on evidence and data to make significant policy decisions and regulations to keep us all safe. Science is our most valuable tool in understanding our environment and predicting what will happen.

Sex in the time of coronavirus

Stress and fear are taking a toll on intimacy. But practising ‘mindful sex’ can help you better connect with your partner.

Strategy to help resurrect the reef

A $300m research effort will investigate novel ways to protect the Great Barrier Reef from coral bleaching and other impacts of climate change.

COVID-19 test pioneer hopes for quick approval

A blood test company with heavyweight backing is confident of getting approval to sell its COVID-19 testing equipment within weeks.

‘We might never get rid of it’

Experts have warned it may not be possible to completely eradicate COVID-19 in Australia.

Sewage analysis to check infection

Testing the nation’s sewage will give authorities the clearest picture of the level of coronavirus in waste water.

Russia accuses Musk of space price war

The head of Russia’s space agency has accused Elon Musk’s SpaceX of predatory pricing for launches.