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Scientists and supporters of science will march in support of science this Saturday.
APVMA to Armidale points leaked
Widespread mockery is the latest hurdle in the Federal Government’s plan to move APVMA workers to Armidale.
Local satellites join space race
Three tiny Australian satellites are on their way to the International Space Station (ISS).
MIT tech to draw water from dry air
MIT has unveiled a new technology that can draw water directly from moisture in the air in the driest of locations.
More mangrove damage expected
Experts have warned the Gulf of Carpentaria could suffer a second surge of mangrove dieback and further ecosystem damage.
Seaweed study plots CO2 effect
Researchers have analysed seaweed around volcanic seeps to assess their response to ocean acidification.
Adani backed by Twitter army
An army of Twitter users are pushing suspiciously similar messages in support of Adani’s Carmichael mine plans.
Antibiotic resistance raised
Australian experts say they are “deeply concerned” by the death of a woman from an antibiotic-resistant bacterium.
Bruny plans battery fix
The residents of Bruny Island are looking at what could be a solution to the nation’s energy issues.
Companies come out for SA power bid
Thirty-one companies have registered their interest in building South Australia’s new $260 million gas-fired power station.
CSG seeps studied
Experts say increased CSG extraction could result in more methane emissions in QLD’s Condamine River.
Green light for new ideas
A new start-up accelerator has started funding exciting renewable energy projects.
Mine made to stop for rehab
A mine on NSW’s mid-north coast has been shut down for not paying environmental rehabilitation costs.
Particle study shows pollution risk
New research suggests that disease from air pollution has increased in the last 25 years, and prevention measures in the most polluted countries are needed to prevent more loss of life.
Solar rates keep rising
Experts say installation of solar panels is at its highest level in almost five years.
E. coli edit for probiotic purpose
Researchers have developed a genetically-engineered probiotic to eliminate bacterial infections.
Medical approach for river health
Freshwater scientists recommend treating rivers as medical patients, applying healthcare practices to revive drowning ecosystems.
Reef review confirms broad bleaching
Coral bleaching has now hit up to two-thirds of the Great Barrier Reef.
UWA reports on plant 'hearing'
A new Australian study suggests plants have the ability to detect and respond to sounds to find water.