Tag: Australian scientists

Scientists re-examined 220-million-year-old footprints found in Qld in the 1960s and have reached very different conclusions.

Boundaries deep within the Australian continent correspond to the same tectonic boundaries seen at the surface, scientists discover.

Study by Australian and other scientists shows surprising impact on Antarctica from ancient Māori land-burning practices.

Centre will enable Australia to lead international research endeavours aimed at understanding what the universe is made of.

Wilbee the Bumble Bee is in trouble. Aussie researchers are trying to help by creating an early warning system for beekeepers.

Australian scientists have identified some of the few benefits of lockdowns: Young kids sleep more and adults are less drowsy

Researchers from the University of Queensland say assertions are ‘scaremongering’ and should not deter people from being vaccinated.

Scientists say Aussie athletes are routinely sleeping at least an hour less than they should, which has serious performance consequences.

While lockdowns are associated with mental and other health issues, the greater danger is in not having them, Aussie-led researchers say.

Scientists aboard CSIRO research vessel will visit previously unexplored regions with a view to creating more protected marine parks.

The huge power of the asteroid that killed off the dinosaurs 66-million years ago is still producing localised life forms different to anywhere else.

Researchers led by Monash University find that cells can be ‘tricked’ into becoming bone and speed up patient recovery after bone replacements.

Aussie scientists release landmark climate-change report and say country must rapidly remove greenhouse gas emissions from a range of sectors.

Australian scientists return to Hobart after world-leading research that will help protect vital Antarctic krill from over-harvesting.

Group of intrepid Aussie tradies heading off to do a home reno where the nearest hardware store is a 3,000km round trip away.

Succeeding in this ‘exceptionally challenging project’ could give Australia a greater share of the international space launch market.

Doctors have expressed concerns over the increasing rates of Aboriginal people in remote indigenous communities contracting sexually transmitted diseases.

A world-first study has used statistics from Australia and New Zealand to measure the success of fertility treatments. It shows IVF treatments are successful in one in two women aged under 35.

Australian researches have found a way to improve the hydrating qualities of beer, without compromising on taste. By adding electrolytes to the amber ale, the researchers from a Queensland university may even have found a way to avoid a post-drink hangover.

An Australian scientist has pioneered a new vaccine for cancer, created from a patient's own tumor. Tests of the treatment on dogs has so far yielded positive results, paving the way for human trials.