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A campaign has been launched to make manufacturers list the contents of feminine hygiene products.
ANU renews record
The Australian National University (ANU) has broken its own record for solar cell efficiency.
Boomer blockade detailed
New research suggests millennials are being locked out of the housing market by older generations.
School scraps backward contract
A religious school has withdrawn its attempt to have students renounce homosexuality ...
High-tech fire suits tested
An Australian government body is working on the firefighting uniform of the future.
Poll slams religious bill
A new poll has found a majority of voters reject the Coalition’s plan to allow discriminatory religious statements.
Placenta plastic reviewed
A Norwegian study has confirmed the presence of microplastics in the placenta and in newborns.
Pledge made for Reef at risk
The Prime Minister has pledged $1 billion for the Great Barrier Reef, while a new report shows the immense risk it faces.
Psychics strike less than guesses
An extensive study has found that allegedly psychic predictions are correct about 11 per cent of the time - less frequently than random guesses.
Mystery bursts emerge from space
A team mapping radio waves across the Universe has discovered something unusual.
COVID kills local news
Dozens of newspapers in regional Australia have folded since the COVID-19 pandemic began.
CSIRO enhances high-tech diet
CSIRO has developed an AI weight loss coach to administer its data-driven diet.
Teacher return questioned
The Australian Primary Principals Association (APPA) warns bringing back retired teachers may not be enough ...
VR gives new sub view
Maritime archaeologists are allowing people to access a protected submarine wreck from the comfort of their homes.
Experts call for local eyes
Experts say Australia must build its own network of Earth Observation satellites.
Experts prove quantum viability
Australian researchers have proven that near error-free quantum computing is possible.
Psychedelic tests funded
Sydney researchers have been awarded over $3 million to study therapeutic uses of MDMA and psilocybin.
PM waives visa fees
Prime Minister Scott Morrison says visa charges will be waived for international students and working holiday makers.
Scheme to boost STEM women
The federal government is funding a 7-year, $41.2 million project to elevate women’s leadership in STEM.