Research & development

SKA-Low's first image of the universe released

19 March, 2025

The image is an indication of the scientific revelations that will be possible with the world's most powerful radio observatory.


Proteomics International PromarkerD predictive test for diabetic kidney disease

14 March, 2025 | Supplied by: Proteomics International Pty Ltd

The product is a clinically validated blood test that can predict the risk of developing chronic kidney disease in type 2 diabetes patients up to four years before clinical symptoms appear.


Which blood test is best at monitoring ALS?

12 March, 2025

A new study compares three types of blood biomarkers: neurofilament light chain proteins, glial acidic proteins and phosphorylated tau 181.


Rapid sensor can detect pregnancy complications sooner

05 March, 2025

Researchers have developed a rapid sensor that can detect pregnancy complications as early as 11 weeks, by screening blood samples for cell biomarkers.


New test could optimise preventive treatment for heart attacks

25 February, 2025

A simple scoring system could revolutionise how doctors prevent heart attacks and strokes by identifying patients most likely to benefit from preventive medications.


Selective combustion removes pollutants from industrial processes

21 February, 2025

Researchers have discovered how a catalyst can be used to selectively burn one molecule in a mixture of hydrocarbons, which could help with the removal of pollutants.


Solar-powered reactor uses CO2 to make sustainable fuel

20 February, 2025

Researchers have developed a reactor that pulls carbon dioxide directly from the air and converts it into sustainable fuel, using sunlight as the power source.


Scientists simulate the effects of an asteroid collision

14 February, 2025

How would our planet physically react to a future asteroid strike? Researchers simulated an idealised collision scenario with a medium-sized asteroid using a state-of-the-art climate model.


Detecting tangle-prone tau can catch Alzheimer's early

12 February, 2025

A new biomarker test identifies very early stages of tau tangle formation, up to a decade before any tau clumps can show up on a brain scan.


Blood test for pancreatic cancer undergoes evaluation

21 January, 2025

An experimental blood test for pancreatic cancer is being evaluated by a commercial laboratory — an important milestone towards making the test available for patients.


2024 was warmest year on record, 1.55°C above pre-industrial level

17 January, 2025

The World Meteorological Organization says that 2024 was the warmest year on record, according to six international datasets.


Breakthrough blood test for endometriosis developed

10 January, 2025

Scientists identified 10 protein biomarkers, or 'fingerprints' in the blood, that can be found using the test in women and girls with endometriosis.


A simple finger prick can be used to diagnose Alzheimer's

29 November, 2024

A new study is paving the way for a more accessible method of Alzheimer's testing, requiring just a quick prick of the finger and a few drops of blood that can be sent to a laboratory through the mail.


Mast cell test simplifies the diagnosis of food allergies

29 October, 2024

In the Hoxb8 mast cell activation test (Hoxb8 MAT), mast cells grown in the laboratory are brought into contact with blood serum from allergic patients.


A science-based solution for tackling lake health

24 October, 2024 | Supplied by: Clean-Flo International

Experts urge moving away from short-term 'fixes' that only worsen a lake's condition over time, and instead advocate for a holistic, science-based strategy that tackles the underlying causes of lake health.


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