Tag: Scientific research

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

International study led by University of Queensland academics finds that women and young people in Covid-wracked countries are hardest hit.

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.

One of the exciting projects planned at the icy continent is to drill an ice core dating back more than a million years.

Data is being used to prioritise crown-of-thorns starfish control and to understand more about the Reef and its diverse range of habitats.

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

NZ researchers find a way to turn single-use knives and forks into a useful plastic foam that insulates buildings.

With the cost of taking bricks to Mars making homes there more expensive than Sydney waterfront properties, scientists tell of a blood-curdling discovery.

NZ-based researchers say one size does not fit all in Antarctica, with some species likely to suffer more than others as region’s climate changes.

With work finally completed in the Netherlands, the new pride of the Australian Antarctic Division is on a 24,00km sea journey to Hobart.

A combination of vaccinations, public health measures and global determination to combat the disease all make eradication feasible.

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

If global civilization were to implode due to climate change and other factors, NZ is the best placed to survive, academics theorise.

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.

Where do these little mammals go travelling in the icy alpine regions during winter? Scientists are using tiny backpacks with transmitters to find out.

Aussie scientists find that a year of no pressures from heat stress or cyclones is helping the iconic landmark to rejuvenate.

Scientists didn’t expect to find a range of different microplastics so far away from an urban area. Study reinforces plastic finds in fish elsewhere in NZ.

Small sensor can be placed at an entrance and, within a minute, detect the presence of tiny amounts of the SARS-CoV-2 virus on a person.

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

Study by Adelaide researchers finds that access to nature and, surprisingly, lots of screen time are a good way to reduce the stress.

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.

UK and international scientists find that giant land mammal evolved in isolation to become a comparatively tiny shadow of its former self.

Based on a skull fragment found in the 19th century, scientists say it’s the first time a ‘big boss’ croc has been confirmed to have lived here.

Effects of eating too much sugar as a child may have a lifelong impact on people consuming ‘Western’ diets, say Queensland academics.

Laboratory tests find trained dogs were able to detect odour from individuals with Covid-19, regardless of whether they had symptoms or not.

One of the problems is that road death studies are mainly done in high-income countries. But most fatalities are in lower-income nations.

Researchers find first inhabitants probably used ‘superhighways’ to navigate and thrive in the hash environments of the early mega-continent.

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

Some emotions are more difficult to recognise with Covid masks. But, in general, recognition is no less than difficult than with sunglasses.

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

No, not the fake news of US election campaigns – rather clever deceptions designed to lure predators away from hatching young birds.

The humble Aussie bee is far more likely to get you admitted to hospital than a venomous snake or spider, study finds.

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

Researchers find that genuine humility is a critical leadership trait and may be more important than confidence and charisma.

Analysis of our sewage samples over New Year shows Australians are high-level users of dangerous new psychoactive substances known as NPS.

UK-led scientists find that, despite vastly different evolution patterns, dolphins have several similar personality traits to humans.

UK scientists say a common shrub has been found to be very effective at soaking up air pollution caused by heavy traffic.

Increased growth of Asian forest habitats favoured by bats could have played a direct role in the emergence of the pandemic.

Scientists are preparing for the day – hopefully far in the future – when NZ’s biggest city will suffer a volcanic eruption.

Researchers confirm that if we’re outdoors – particularly in green spaces – we’ll have lower levels of depression and anxiety during lockdowns.

Health minister announces immediate funding for clinical trials from the government’s Medical Research Future Fund.

What we eat and how it is produced must change rapidly to prevent widespread biodiversity losses, UK-led scientists warn.

Shades of Dr Dolittle? Or have they been at the Christmas wine? Researchers say kangaroos really can 'talk' to us.

Latest find 300km off the coast of Broome beats previous longevity record by a mammoth 20 years, say scientists.

Tourism industry, marine scientists and ordinary Australians are collaborating to survey the entire reef.