Marking the first 100 years of the quantum era And the beauty of the science that we use daily to connect with the world, light our homes, fight disease, and scan our groceries. The UN has …
If you have ovarian cancer, genomic testing may open up new treatment options
“If you have ovarian cancer, ask your oncologistto consider a test that will help determine whether your cancer is one of just under 50 per cent that might be responsive to new treatment options such …
Where are all the sawfish?
Australia is home to some of the last significant populations of sawfish on the planet. We need your help to find out how many are left? Forty years ago, sawfish were regularly spotted in …
Kids should play outside more to reduce the risk of short-sightedness and potential adult blindness
Children’s eye health is the theme of World Sight Day on 10 October. For most people, with myopia, being short-sighted is an inconvenience. However, for some, myopia can lead to blindness. Ahead …
Fingerprints of one million stars unlock the history of the Milky Way
Australian-led GALAH project releases the chemical fingerprints for almost 1,000,000 stars on the 50th birthday of the AAT, Australia’s largest optical telescope. Australian scientists have …
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Let’s get COP to Australia and the Pacific in 2026
The UN Climate Change Conference (COP) is the critical annual event that’s guiding the world through the climate crisis to a better future. Over 85,000 delegates attended COP last year in Dubai. …
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We can cut energy bills for everyone everywhere
And banish energy poverty Renew Australia For All has called for an initial $5 billion investment, backed up by $50 billion over ten years to repower homes and communities everywhere with rooftop …
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First Nations have the knowledge and leadership to scale-up climate action
9 September 2024 Tomorrow, First Nations-led organisations and climate advocates from across Australia join a gathering of 260+ public and private sector leaders from every corner of society at the …
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First Nations, footballers, Councils, the SA government are all moving faster than the Australian government
Find out what’s possible at day 1 of the Better Futures Forum 2024National Film and Sound Archive of Australia, Canberra Tuesday 10 September Australian communities, industries and subnational …
Australian communities are leading the way in renewable energy
Minister Bowen, it’s time to set ambitious climate targets that Australians can be proud of. Achieving net zero emissions by 2035 is a target that Australians could take pride in, and a goal that …
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Councils lead the charge on climate ambition, pledging net zero targets by 2030: national report
Now it’s time for the Australian government to catch up Councils across Australia have taken climate action into their own hands since the late 1990s, driving grassroots change and …
Galaxies are much much bigger than we thought
Embargo: 7 pm AEDT, Friday 6 September 2024 (10 am, London time, 05:00 US Eastern Time)The inside story of a galaxy’s long reach into space A shroud of gas stretches up to a million light years …
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