Biofortified rice to combat vitamin B1 deficiency
08 May, 2024New research has focused on improving vitamin B1 content in the endosperm of rice — the nourishing tissue that makes up the bulk of the seed.
Scientists unveil genomic 'tree of life' for flowering plants
06 May, 2024The genomic tree sheds new light on the evolutionary history of flowering plants and their rise to ecological dominance on Earth.
Higher levels of CO2 increase lifespan of airborne SARS-CoV-2
06 May, 2024Carbon dioxide is a major factor in prolonging the life of SARS-CoV-2 variants present in tiny droplets circulating in the atmosphere, according to a new study.
Energy-friendly ammonia production for fertilisers and fuel
24 April, 2024To help reduce ammonia's energy footprint, researchers set out to create a reaction that can proceed stably at much lower temperatures without becoming deactivated.
Found: the most massive stellar black hole in the Milky Way
19 April, 2024With a mass 33 times that of the Sun, and based a mere 1926 light-years away, Gaia BH3 is the second-closest known black hole to Earth.
Nanogenerator absorbs CO2, produces electricity
19 April, 2024The technology goes further than being carbon neutral, as it consumes CO2 as it generates energy.
Fourth global coral bleaching event confirmed
17 April, 2024 by Lauren DavisThe world is currently experiencing a global coral bleaching event, according to NOAA scientists. This is the fourth global event on record and the second in the last 10 years.
Two new methods for faster sepsis diagnosis
12 April, 2024Sepsis and septic shock patients could soon experience faster diagnoses and better outcomes, thanks to new Australian research.
Astronauts will soon grow plants on the Moon
05 April, 2024When humans take their first steps back on the Moon after 50 years during the Artemis III mission, astronauts will cultivate and return lunar-grown plants to Earth for the first time.
How plant leaves ensure optimal area for photosynthesis
29 March, 2024The small RNA molecules in the cells of the growing leaf set in motion a genetic process that enables the cells to perceive and interpret their environment.
What turned Earth into a giant snowball 700m years ago?
20 March, 2024Australian geologists have used plate tectonic modelling to determine what most likely caused the Earth to experience an extreme ice-age climate more than 700 million years ago.
Air pollution particle may induce Alzheimer's disease
15 March, 2024Magnetite, a tiny particle found in air pollution, can induce signs and symptoms of Alzheimer's disease, according to a new study.
Controlling root growth could help crops, combat climate change
13 March, 2024A highly conserved ethylene signalling pathway can be targeted to control the direction of root growth, creating deeper root systems that hold on to carbon.
Biomarker could prevent sudden cardiac death in men
12 March, 2024Plasma 4β-hydroxycholesterol (4βHC) measurement could help to predict and prevent sudden cardiac death in men with coronary artery disease, according to researchers.
SKA-Low radio telescope takes big step forward in WA
11 March, 2024The first of more than 130,000 two-metre-tall antennas that will make up the SKA-Low radio telescope were installed last week in the Mid West region of Western Australia.
