Ship found 80 years after Australian maritime disaster
The Montevideo Maru has been discovered off the coast of the Philippines 80 years after it was sunk, killing about 980 Australian troops and civilians.
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Optus lawsuit a ‘wake-up call’ to corporate Australia
Optus customers, many of whom say they fear for their privacy and safety in the wake of a data breach at the telco, are suing for "substantial" compensation.
They breed ’em tough at Ningaloo as coral warms to task
Scientists at WA's World Heritage-listed Ningaloo Reef are breeding extra-tough coral capable of surviving climate change-induced mass bleaching events.
Thousands to witness rare solar eclipse in remote WA
The countdown is on to a total solar eclipse that will turn day into night as the sun vanishes from the sky in WA's remote Ningaloo region.
Day will turn to night in WA during rare solar eclipse
Thousands of eclipse chasers from across the globe will witness a rare total solar eclipse as the sun vanishes from the sky in WA's remote Ningaloo region.
Guardrails and guidelines as AI embeds itself deeper
Experts have released guidelines on using artificial intelligence with opinion divided on whether the technology will kill jobs or accelerate the economy.
Space technology to monitor, forecast quality of water
The CSIRO has launched a new water quality forecasting service using satellites and ground-based sensors in a world-first system.
Ukraine’s grim warning on Russian social media meddling
Ukrainian Ambassador Vasyl Myroshnychenko has warned Australia that Russia is exploiting social media divisions to undermine democracy.
Crocodiles are uniquely protected against fungal infections. This might one day help human medicine too
As the threat of antibiotic-resistant microbes grows, so does our need for new and effective treatments. Could the defensins of these beasts hold the answers to help create a new wave of life-saving therapeutics?
Aussie scientists make electricity out of thin air
Aussie scientists have discovered a hydrogen-munching enzyme that turns air into clean energy and it could leave batteries for dead.
Researchers on the trail of deadly micro jellyfish
Scientists at Queensland's James Cook University have uncovered more clues towards solving the mystery of where juvenile Irukandji jellyfish live.
Scientists develop new vaccine for encephalitis in pigs
Scientists have developed a new Japanese encephalitis virus vaccine for pigs to help stop the spread of this mosquito-borne disease.
Lab leads nanoscopic hunt for plastic in human bodies
Aussie scientists are hard at work trying to determine if the world's plastic pollution crisis extends to the innermost reaches of the human body.
Australia’s tech cloud keeps expanding
Amazon is the latest international tech company to launch a new cloud data region in Australia and experts say it won't be the last.
New way to rid water of toxic chemicals
University of Queensland researchers have worked out how to harness the power of magnets to strip toxic PFAS chemicals from contaminated water.
World lags on removing carbon emissions
The world isn't doing enough to scale up the extraction of CO2 from the atmosphere and buy more time to slash emissions, a landmark report warns.
Coral Sea cyclones more powerful: study
A new study by researchers in Queensland found tropical cyclones are becoming more powerful and are not necessarily decreasing in frequency in the Coral Sea.
Study questions funnel-web aggression
A researcher from James Cook University has exposed the secret lives of Australia's deadly funnel-webs.
Aussies play key role in new space mission
Australian experts will have a key role in commissioning a new satellite that will change what scientists know about pretty much all water on the planet.
Aussie science kicks winner on penalties
University of Queensland scientists have developed a model that gives soccer players their best chance of kicking a penalty goal.
What to look for in the Queensland night sky in 2023
If you're an amateur astronomer living in Queensland, there are many exciting things to look out for in the night sky in 2023. Here are a few highlights to add to your observing calendar...
Satellite radar sensors to help map floods
Using satellites with radar imaging sensors to see through clouds can more quickly and accurately map floods, keeping communities safer, a new study shows.
Amazon Aussie exec reveals drone plans
Tech giant Amazon has revealed plans to deliver millions of packages by drone by 2030 using an aircraft one executive says would also suit Australia.
AI takes retail marketing to new level
Queensland researchers have helped identify new ways for retailers to use AI and camera technology to predict shopper behaviour and tailor store layouts.
Aussies want cheaper electric cars, bikes
Most Australians want changes to accelerate the switch to electric vehicles, according to a new study, and support a ban on new petrol car sales by 2035.
CSIRO’s $90m mission towards net zero
CSIRO will spend $90 million to ensure local communities - including farmers, miners and steelmakers - aren't left behind in the quest for net-zero emissions.
Australian natives to travel to the moon
Australian and overseas scientists will send a group of plants to the moon to track their resistance to harsh environments.
Three winners of Nobel Prize in Chemistry
Three scientists have jointly won the 2022 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for the development of click chemistry and bioorthogonal chemistry.
Koalas at risk of extinction, experts warn
Koalas are under threat and could eventually disappear due to urban expansion, loss of habitat, disease and climate change, wildlife experts claim.
New baits needed to kill mice: CSIRO
A study by Australia's national science agency has found a new baiting regime is needed to significantly reduce mouse populations.
Burns and injuries treated via video in WA
Telehealth supports remote doctors and patients across Australia's biggest state, a rural health conference focused on innovation and collaboration has heard.