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Aussie university joins $230m future materials project

Aussie university joins $230m future materials project

Sourcing and processing materials needed to transition to renewable energy is the focus of an international research project, with Australians at its heart.

AI pioneers look to douse bushfires before they happen

AI pioneers look to douse bushfires before they happen

AI pioneers look to douse bushfires before they happen

AI pioneers look to douse bushfires before they happen

Machine-learning technology could become the next weapon against bushfires with researchers developing a prototype delivering more accurate predictions.

Ten-year national road safety plan 'wildly off-track'

Ten-year national road safety plan 'wildly off-track'

Ten-year national road safety plan 'wildly off-track'

Ten-year national road safety plan 'wildly off-track'

Increases in Australia's road toll over the past four years have been at a level not recorded since 1966, before the introduction of seatbelts.

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Indigenous scientist named Young Australian of the Year

Indigenous scientist named Young Australian of the Year

Katrina Wruck's work has led her to create the world's first reusable laundry system, helping providing health outcomes for Indigenous communities.

Diet time: why a watch may tell if you’re eating greens

Diet time: why a watch may tell if you’re eating greens

Health sensors could track even more vital signs from your skin in future, including your blood sugar levels and vegetable intake.

'Net zero hero' myth risks overburdening individuals

'Net zero hero' myth risks overburdening individuals

A focus on 'net zero heroes' risks minimising the role of industry and policymakers in the race to cut emissions, University of Sydney research suggests.

PhD numbers slip as students made to live 'in poverty'

PhD numbers slip as students made to live 'in poverty'

Australia's future economic growth and research prospects are at risk with meagre incomes deterring prospective candidates from undertaking a PhD.

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Aussies beating America and Europe in AI race: study

Aussies beating America and Europe in AI race: study

Aussies beating America and Europe in AI race: study

Aussies beating America and Europe in AI race: study

Almost half of all Australians are using artificial intelligence technology, a Google study has shown, even though many still have concerns about its impact.

Research highlights alcohol links to disease and death

Research highlights alcohol links to disease and death

Research highlights alcohol links to disease and death

Research highlights alcohol links to disease and death

The largest investigation of alcohol consumption in Australia's history shows how it increases the risk of cancers, other diseases and death.

Researchers to give futuristic wind turbine a whirl

Researchers to give futuristic wind turbine a whirl

Researchers to give futuristic wind turbine a whirl

Researchers to give futuristic wind turbine a whirl

A curvy, curly wind turbine will be put to the test in Australia as researchers and a local start-up look for ways to add more to metropolitan areas.

All ahead AI: fresh risk, different rules, new features

All ahead AI: fresh risk, different rules, new features

All ahead AI: fresh risk, different rules, new features

All ahead AI: fresh risk, different rules, new features

Generative AI tools have already changed the way Australians work, communicate and study. Experts say more changes are coming in 2025.

Fears for needy as uncertain charities face cash crunch

Fears for needy as uncertain charities face cash crunch

Fears for needy as uncertain charities face cash crunch

Fears for needy as uncertain charities face cash crunch

One in three charities are unsure if they will be able to stay afloat, raising concerns about the winding back of community services.

It's a love story: how Taylor Swift bested Donald Trump

It's a love story: how Taylor Swift bested Donald Trump

It's a love story: how Taylor Swift bested Donald Trump

It's a love story: how Taylor Swift bested Donald Trump

The personalities, topics and major news events that dominated Australian internet searches in 2024 have been revealed by Google.

Exhausted: Australia lags Europe, US on car pollution

Exhausted: Australia lags Europe, US on car pollution

Exhausted: Australia lags Europe, US on car pollution

Exhausted: Australia lags Europe, US on car pollution

Vehicles are getting bigger but more efficient, a transport study has found, but Australia is still being lapped by other nations on low-emission cars.

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The land of nod: exhausted Aussies sleeping on the job

Australians are so tired they are being unproductive at work, falling asleep on the job or chucking sickies, a new report has found.

Renewable hydrogen tech could give green light to jobs

Australia could unlock $1.7 billion and thousands of jobs by 2050 if it seizes the opportunity to create hydrogen-manufacturing equipment, a study has found.

Call to boost Aussie research funds as review launches

A study of Australian research investments has been welcomed by business, academic and technology groups, but some say more urgent action is needed.

Workers are using AI but worry it makes them look lazy

More Australian white collar workers are using artificial intelligence tools to do their jobs but research shows many feel guilty about telling the boss.

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Thousands of PFAS chemicals unmonitored, research finds

There is an urgent need to identify levels of "forever chemicals", according to scientists who found concentrations of one could double in the environment.

Ready to quit the city? The bush might not be ready

The number of city-slickers looking to escape to the country is growing, but progress to improve housing, education and health in the regions has stalled.

Australians urged not to walk but to work on the moon

Australian astronaut Katherine Bennell-Pegg is urging local researchers to look to space for answers to some of earth's biggest challenges.

Carbon credits scheme missing threatened species mark

Australia's carbon projects are doing little to conserve the nation's most threatened species whose habitat is mostly on privately owned agricultural land.

Plug in, get paid: EV drivers to tap into batteries

Electric vehicle drivers could plug their cars into the electricity grid and earn money next year following a partnership between two manufacturers.

Major Australian university launches 'AI first' policy

University students will be encouraged to use artificial intelligence programs to complete assignments and research projects under a bold policy change.

Pacific nations don't want 'boomerang aid' for climate

As international climate negotiations begin, Pacific scholars have launched groundbreaking research to make sure their voices are heard at the top table.

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