Scientists achieve "artificial photosynthesis of ammonia"
01 July, 2025Researchers have developed a novel catalytic system for efficiently producing ammonia from abundant molecules found on Earth, including atmospheric nitrogen and water.
Sequencing assay screens carriers of fragile X syndrome
26 June, 2025Although FXS carrier prevalence is high, with all major ethnic groups and races being susceptible, widespread FXS carrier screening for the general population has remained debatable.
New coeliac disease test removes need for gluten consumption
25 June, 2025The test can detect coeliac disease with up to 90% sensitivity and 97% specificity — even in patients following a strict gluten-free diet.
SA Govt funds a new coastal research vessel
12 June, 2025The 37.7-metre vessel will replace the 40-year-old MRV Ngerin, which has undertaken over 500 voyages but is now unable to meet the growing demands of modern marine science.
Blood test rapidly diagnoses rare genetic diseases in children
10 June, 2025The new blood test can rapidly detect abnormalities in up to 50% of all known rare genetic diseases in a matter of days by analysing the pathogenicity of thousands of gene mutations at once.
Reptiles originated 35 million years earlier than we thought
19 May, 2025Newly discovered fossilised footprints with long toes and claws, found in a small rock slab in Victoria, are believed to have been made by a small goanna-like creature about 355 million years ago.
Govt announces $158m in funding for three new CRCs
30 April, 2025 by Lauren DavisMinister for Industry and Science Ed Husic has allocated $158 million to three new Cooperative Research Centres: the SMART CRC, Additive Manufacturing CRC and Care Economy CRC.
Why are young plants more vulnerable to disease?
17 April, 2025Fighting disease at a young age often comes at a steep cost to plants' growth and future evolutionary fitness — or their ability to reproduce.
Light pollution promotes blue-green algae growth in lakes
16 April, 2025Artificial light at night promotes the proliferation of cyanobacteria, also known as blue-green algae, which can produce toxins.
Liquid catalyst could transform chemical manufacturing
08 April, 2025A major breakthrough in liquid catalysis is transforming how essential products are made, making the chemical manufacturing process faster, safer and more sustainable.
How light helps plants survive in harsh environments
01 April, 2025Researchers from National Taiwan University have uncovered how light stabilises a key stress-response protein in plants, offering new insights into plant adaptation.
SKA-Low's first image of the universe released
19 March, 2025The 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 LtdThe 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, 2025A 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, 2025Researchers have developed a rapid sensor that can detect pregnancy complications as early as 11 weeks, by screening blood samples for cell biomarkers.
