Building block for organic molecules discovered in meteorites
15 December, 2020Scientists have confirmed the presence in meteorites of a key organic molecule that may have been used to build other organic molecules, including some used by life.
Biomarker helps to diagnose Alzheimer's early
15 December, 2020Researchers have found new forms of tau protein that become abnormal in the very early stages of Alzheimer's disease before cognitive problems develop.
Genetic medicine revolution
11 December, 2020 by Peter Davis | Supplied by: ATA Scientific Pty LtdThe quest to produce the vaccine for COVID-19 has sharply focused attention on the 'new' age vaccines based on mRNA.
Continents were weak, prone to destruction in their infancy
08 December, 2020 | Supplied by: Monash UniversityMathematical modelling shows that continents remain weak and prone to destruction in their infancy, then progressively melt and differentiate to become stable continents.
CSIRO telescope surveys the Southern Sky in record time
02 December, 2020The Australian Square Kilometre Array Pathfinder has conducted its first survey of the entire Southern Sky, mapping approximately 3 million galaxies in just 300 hours.
Coral 'tumours' affect reproduction and growth
24 November, 2020 | Supplied by: Curtin UniversityA tumour-like coral disease is prevalent in the reef systems around the Cocos Keeling Islands, affecting the coral's ability to reproduce and grow effectively.
Biomarker blood test could diagnose HPV-related cancers
20 November, 2020Neck, head and anal cancers linked to human papilloma viruses (HPV) could be detected early, thanks to a highly specific diagnostic test.
Saliva testing may help doctors diagnose concussions
17 November, 2020Doctors may be able to more accurately confirm concussions by measuring mRNA in a person's saliva, aiding diagnosis in a non-invasive, non-biased fashion.
Continued warming and wild weather: State of the Climate 2020
16 November, 2020Continued warming of Australia's climate, an increase in extreme fire weather and rising sea levels are highlighted in the latest State of the Climate report.
Extinct species of monk seal discovered in New Zealand
12 November, 2020 | Supplied by: Monash UniversityResearchers have uncovered an extinct species of monk seal that lived in the Southern Hemisphere, changing scientists' understanding of how seal species evolved around the world.
Rapid diagnostic could save people from dying of blood loss
12 November, 2020 | Supplied by: Monash UniversityA diagnostic made from a glass slide, Teflon film and a piece of paper can test for levels of fibrinogen concentration in blood in less than four minutes.
500 m-tall coral reef discovered in Great Barrier Reef
09 November, 2020Scientists have discovered what they claim is the first detached reef to be found in more than 120 years — and it's taller than some of the world's most prominent structures.
New blood test predicts severity of COVID-19 infections
05 November, 2020The Dublin-Boston score is claimed to accurately predict how severe infection will be on day seven after measuring the patient's blood for the first four days.
Cancer cells traced back to their tumour of origin
02 November, 2020Researchers have traced cancer cells back to their tumour of origin by detecting an overexpression of fibroblast growth factor receptor in both the cancer cells and the tumour.
QUT joins the search for ancient life on Mars
23 October, 2020 by Lauren DavisQUT will develop software to crunch the complex geochemical data that will be captured by the Perseverance rover during its mission to search for ancient life on Mars.
