CRC to tackle antimicrobial resistance threat to Australia
09 May, 2022The Australian Government has announced $34.5m for the Cooperative Research Centre for Solving Antimicrobial Resistance in Agribusiness, Food and Environments.
Major breakthrough in estimating fossil fuel CO2 emissions
06 May, 2022The estimate uses a new method for separating CO2 signals from land plants and fossil fuels in the atmosphere.
Pfizer to acquire ResApp, developer of smartphone COVID test
14 April, 2022ResApp Health has developed a novel cough audio-based COVID-19 screening test that only requires a smartphone.
IPCC report pushes for halved emissions by 2030
07 April, 2022Immediate and deep emissions reductions are required across all sectors in order to limit global warming to 1.5°C, the latest IPCC report says.
New digs for the National Herbarium of NSW
06 April, 2022 by Lauren DavisEstablished in 1853, the herbarium has grown from an initial collection of around 1800 native plant specimens to over 1 million today.
Climate change is making oceans louder
05 April, 2022In warmer water, soundwaves propagate faster and last longer before dying away.
Hypertension patients should be tested for primary aldosteronism
30 March, 2022A simple blood test for the adrenal disease known as primary aldosteronism could save hypertension patients from unnecessary illness, medication and expense.
CO2 could be stored below the ocean floor
24 March, 2022CO2 emissions could be stored in the form of hydrates under ocean floor sediments, kept in place by the natural pressure created by the weight of the sea water above.
Caribbean coral reefs have been warming for 100+ years
21 March, 2022Region-wide, Caribbean coral reefs have been warming since 1915. However, in four of the eight sub-regions, warming began earlier.
ATP sensor helps to monitor disease severity
04 March, 2022Scientists have designed a prototype biosensor that detects levels of adenosine triphosphate (ATP) and lactates in a patient's blood.
Urgent action must be taken on climate change: IPCC report
02 March, 2022Human-induced climate change is causing dangerous and widespread disruption in nature, according to the latest IPCC report.
Ocean acidification may not directly affect fish behaviour
28 February, 2022The apparent severity of ocean acidification impacts on fish behaviour, as reported in the scientific literature, has declined dramatically over the past decade.
Blood tests may enable early ALS diagnosis
08 February, 2022These tests would involve measuring the blood level of a substance that varies in concentration depending on which variant of ALS the patient has.
2021 one of the seven warmest years on record: WMO
24 January, 2022The average global temperature in 2021 was about 1.11°C above pre-industrial (1850–1900) levels.
Decarbonisation tech converts CO2 to solid carbon
18 January, 2022Researchers have developed a smart and efficient new way of capturing carbon dioxide and converting it to solid carbon.
