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Rice breeding initiative to reduce crops eco footprint

A black rice breeding project could reduce the crop’s environmental impact by developing new ‘climate smart’ varieties of rice. The initiative is a collaboration between Southern Cross University, Australian Research Council and the Natural Rice Company. Image: Image Credit: Southern Cross University Produced By: Toni Pankaluic Featured In Story: Dr Szabolcs Lehoczki-Krsjak – Research Fellow …

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Are flying cars near to become reality?

Flying cars could be a reality much sooner than expected. Air taxi technology and transport drones have seen recent developments by several Chinese-based aviation companies, after the government gave strategic priority to what’s being called the ‘low-altitude economy’. Shanghai-based aviation technology company Auto Flight recently completed a successful test flight of one of the vehicles. …

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Alzheimer’s and Dementia Caused by Bacteria in the Brain?

The brain is the final frontier in science. It is the most complex organ in the human body, and Australian researchers are making surprising discoveries. As of May 2024, a multidisciplinary team of researchers from Neuroscience Research Australia embarked on answering a burning question: is there a microbiome living in the brain? The brain is …

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International Day of Women and Girls in Science: still more to be done for women in STEM

Yesterday was International Day of Women and Girls in Science, a day dedicated to celebrating the contribution and efforts of women in STEM. More women have entered the sector in recent years, as more work opportunities become available.  Although the Department of Industry reports 68% of STEM-qualified occupations are held by women, there are still …

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Heightened climate change concerns amongst young people: survey

In a new youth survey by Mission Australia, Young people are deeply concerned about environmental issues. Almost a quarter of respondents express significant personal concern about climate change. The survey reveals that after the environment, equity and discrimination  and economic matters are also high-priority issues. The challenges faced by young people, including mental health, and …

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The Organisation Engaging Aussie Kids in Science

A Brisbane organisation is showing school kids how fun and interesting science can be. Schools across Australia are inviting Street Science into their classrooms to motivate children to learn more about chemistry, physics, and other STEM disciplines. Street Science recently received a grant from the Federal government to scale a program called ‘The Sister Project’ …

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Ultrathin nanotechnology offers alternative to antibiotic resistance

A new research discovered ultrathin nanotechnology could be used as an alternative to antibiotic resistance derived from black phosphorus. This technology could help treat infection and wound healing in patients. Image: Image by D3Damon Produced By: Bianca Mulheron Featured In Story: Dr Aaron Elbourne – Senior Research Fellow at the School of Sciences from RMIT …

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