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Explore Australia’s scientific frontier, where cutting-edge research meets stunning natural landscapes. From advancements in climate science to breakthroughs in medical research, dive into how Australia’s unique environment and expertise are shaping the future of global science.
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New modelling from Flinders University and the Gujaga Foundation traces the devastating 1789 smallpox outbreak directly to Sydney’s First Fleet.
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A new study from Edith Cowan University finds young men and women may need different vegetables to protect their hearts — legumes for men, broccoli and cauliflower for women.
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University of Technology Sydney researchers find that psychological loyalty to fast-food and soda brands predicts fat and sugar intake, even among people who know those brands aren’t healthy.
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AMH fertility testing rose 13-fold in Australia since 2011, but researchers warn the popular “egg count” blood test cannot predict a woman’s chances of conceiving.
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Fewer steps taken briskly or more steps taken slowly can each cut early death risk by up to 43%, new Monash and Sydney university research finds.
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Two widely used Kaggle health datasets that fed 125 peer-reviewed studies scored zero out of nine on essential data-provenance criteria, researchers found.
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New research finds bird red blood cells use lactate and their retained mitochondria to recover oxygen-carrying function three times faster than mammalian cells.
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New research finds junior rugby league sideline behavior worsens with age, and fixing club culture broadly curbs aggression better than targeting individual parents or coaches.
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Heart Aerospace’s X1, the largest electric aircraft, successfully completed its maiden flight, showcasing the potential for reduced aviation costs despite limitations in battery technology for longer ranges.
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Physicists have found evidence that the particle X(2370) consists largely of glueballs. Meanwhile, a new surgery for Alzheimer’s shows promise, while various wildlife conservation issues arise across the globe.
