Genome sequencing is providing significant genetic information for many of the world's plant species; however, more can be achieved through collaboration. [ + ]

Fifteen Australian institutions have received the inaugural Athena SWAN Bronze Awards for improving gender equity and diversity. [ + ]

University of Queensland researchers have developed a test to detect cancer from blood or biopsy tissue. [ + ]

Two Australian scientists have been appointed to assist with the development of a $500 million-dollar synchrotron facility in Mexico. [ + ]

Scientists have developed a new X-ray method which allows them to see inside granular flows — and the findings could have a big impact on numerous industries. [ + ]

'Lonesome George', the last member of the Galapagos giant tortoise species from Pinta Island, died in 2012 — but his legacy will live on in more ways than one. [ + ]

Four Australians were among the winners of MIT Technology Review's Innovators Under 35 Asia Pacific competition for 2019. [ + ]

For over two decades, Australian researchers have been doing something that the vast majority of surgeons globally have been reluctant to do. [ + ]

Researchers and doctors from around the world are in Brisbane this week to attend the 38th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Australasian Neuroscience Society. [ + ]

Two potential treatments — one using X-rays, the other using protons — aim to reduce the side effects of radiation therapy by vastly shrinking the length of a typical session. [ + ]

The National Science and Technology Council is set to take the place of the Commonwealth Science Council as the peak advisory body to the Prime Minister and other Ministers on science and technology. [ + ]

The fungal infection Candida albicans transforms into a deadly version with hyphae or filaments that help it break through human tissues and into the bloodstream. [ + ]

Minister for Education Dan Tehan has announced more than $380m in funding for university research projects through the Australian Research Council. [ + ]

"My child swallowed a piece of Lego, how long will it take to exit?" Six fearless Australian paediatricians recently ingested Lego heads in order to answer this burning question. [ + ]

Australia has been ranked fifth globally on Clarivate Analytics' Highly Cited Researchers (HCR) list. [ + ]