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Threatened species have declined 2% a year since 2000. Nature positive? Far from it
Four Academy Fellows Elected To Royal Society
Bushfires are changing the ‘hidden’ understorey in our forests
Risk of ‘genetic discrimination’ by insurance companies is ruining people’s trust in vital medical science
Research Excellence: Novel interventions to treat and cure acute and chronic viral infections
Two-thirds of us support banning pet cats from roaming. A ban would save millions of native animals – and billions of dollars
Western Sydney University, Cerebral Palsy Alliance pioneer research on sexual healthcare for LGBTQA+ individuals with disabilities
Two Down, Three To Go
Failings exposed in primate research oversight
2024-25 Federal Budget’s Future Made in Australia will need gas
Who Stewards Forests?
1968 was an inflection point for the US. Is another one coming in 2024?
Women on temporary visas remain vulnerable to domestic and family violence
Is ‘herd immunity’ in intensive care doing more harm than good?
Sky-high vanity: constructing the world’s tallest buildings creates high emissions
International performing arts star Siobhan Stagg returns to home stage
Women in rich countries are having fewer kids, or none at all. What’s going on?
Senate inquiry into antisemitism on campus a test of leadership for Prime Minister Albanese
Have We Underestimated How Climate Change Drives Extreme Rain And Floods?
Finding Answers To Unknown IRDs
Dark Matter Might Be ‘Light’
Heat is coming for our crops. We have to make them ready
Senate report on lobbying passes the buck on improving transparency or legislation
Education Partnerships Key To Participation
Why are algorithms called algorithms? A brief history of the Persian polymath you’ve likely never heard of
Mental Health School Initiative For South Australia
Education partnership aims to improve access and participation across regional Victoria
Quantum breakthrough: World’s purest silicon brings scientists one step closer to scaling up quantum computers
Risky Outdoor Play Can Boost Science Education
Making merry: how we brought Melbourne’s Merri Creek back from pollution, neglect and weeds
Australia’s construction industry must help build a sustainable future
Curious Kids: why do trees have bark?
UK Tories perform badly at local elections; Labor still narrowly ahead in Australian polls
New industry-research partnership accelerates Medtech innovation in Melbourne
Updated resource for growers to enhance – not hinder – beneficial…
Access to documents about Australia’s political history is fraught and inadequate. It needs to change
Industry Laureate Fellowships helping address industry-identified challenges and opportunities
Our Watch announces permanent First Nations Deputy Chair
Why is cancer called cancer? We need to go back to Greco-Roman times for the answer
GP clinics are going to pay more payroll tax, which could reduce bulk billing
The Eta Aquariid meteor shower is about to peak and could be the best this century – here’s how to catch it
Wondering what Australia might look like in a hotter world? Take a glimpse into the distant past
Anticipating the inevitable: how prepared are we for the next pandemic?
Government needs to plan for resilient food systems in Australia
These maps tell us we need to cool our sweltering streets
Over $15 million for research collaborations to tackle healthcare policies and practice
$4.6 Million To Support Youth Mental Health Research
Species living closely together in symbiosis is far older and way more common than you might think