High-tech radars for Tasmania and Victoria
08 April, 2016The Bureau of Meteorology has installed a state-of the-art radar to take over from the West Takone weather watch radar in north-west Tasmania.
Reverse photosynthesis — sunlight can be used to produce chemicals and energy
07 April, 2016Researchers have discovered a natural process that sees the energy in solar rays break down plant material, rather than build it up.
Australian appointed Chief Scientist of The Nature Conservancy
05 April, 2016Professor Hugh Possingham has been announced as Chief Scientist of The Nature Conservancy, a leading conservation organisation.
Biodiversity prevents disease
29 March, 2016 by Adam FloranceResearchers have shown a clear link between biodiversity and the severity of a fungal disease on a Tibetan alpine meadow.
Two trials to study wind farms and human health
23 March, 2016The National Health and Medical Research Council has awarded grants totalling $3.3 million to two trials into the effects of wind farms on human health.
The role of bacteria in platinum formation
22 March, 2016The University of Adelaide has led research into the role of specialist bacteria in the formation and movement of platinum and related metals in surface environments.
Hobart hosts international ice core scientists
09 March, 2016The International Partnerships in Ice Core Sciences (IPICS) Second Open Science Conference has begun.
Soil research and earthquake damage prevention
04 December, 2015According to Wang Shengzhe, our understanding of soils' behaviour is still minimal — and this has to change if we are to prevent the structural damage that can arise from natural disasters such as earthquakes.
Treating diseases with plants
06 November, 2015Scientists from QUT, who are studying the use of plants to combat golden staph infections, heal wounds and treat diseases, have received an extra $1 million in funding.
Methane-metabolising microorganisms discovered
27 October, 2015Scientists from The University of Queensland have discovered two new microorganisms which are said to play an unknown role in greenhouse gas emissions and consumption.
The basis for high-efficiency energy transfer in photosynthetic organisms
25 September, 2015Chinese and Japanese researchers have elucidated the mechanisms governing the conversion of carbon dioxide into sugars for high-efficiency energy transfer in photosynthetic organisms.
A 'living' geological map at Monash University
21 September, 2015The Monash Earth Sciences Garden, said to be the first of its kind in Australia, is anticipated to establish a hands-on approach to teaching geology, physical geography and atmospheric sciences.
CSIRO and Chevron to study the Great Australian Bight
15 September, 2015CSIRO and Chevron have partnered up for the Great Australian Bight Deepwater Marine Program — a multimillion-dollar initiative to answer questions about the geology and ecology of the unique region off Australia's southern coastline.
Australia's record-breaking heat levels
11 September, 2015In the past 15 years, new heat records in Australia have outnumbered cold temperature records by 12 to 1 — with global warming said to be the prime cause.
How plants cope with a salty environment
04 September, 2015It turns out a diet high in salt isn't just unhealthy for humans, with salty soil being one of the major factors that negatively impacts plant growth.
