Why are young plants more vulnerable to disease?
17 April, 2025Fighting disease at a young age often comes at a steep cost to plants' growth and future evolutionary fitness — or their ability to reproduce.
Light pollution promotes blue-green algae growth in lakes
16 April, 2025Artificial light at night promotes the proliferation of cyanobacteria, also known as blue-green algae, which can produce toxins.
Liquid catalyst could transform chemical manufacturing
08 April, 2025A major breakthrough in liquid catalysis is transforming how essential products are made, making the chemical manufacturing process faster, safer and more sustainable.
How light helps plants survive in harsh environments
01 April, 2025Researchers from National Taiwan University have uncovered how light stabilises a key stress-response protein in plants, offering new insights into plant adaptation.
SKA-Low's first image of the universe released
19 March, 2025The image is an indication of the scientific revelations that will be possible with the world's most powerful radio observatory.
Proteomics International PromarkerD predictive test for diabetic kidney disease
14 March, 2025 | Supplied by: Proteomics International Pty LtdThe product is a clinically validated blood test that can predict the risk of developing chronic kidney disease in type 2 diabetes patients up to four years before clinical symptoms appear.
Which blood test is best at monitoring ALS?
12 March, 2025A new study compares three types of blood biomarkers: neurofilament light chain proteins, glial acidic proteins and phosphorylated tau 181.
Rapid sensor can detect pregnancy complications sooner
05 March, 2025Researchers have developed a rapid sensor that can detect pregnancy complications as early as 11 weeks, by screening blood samples for cell biomarkers.
New test could optimise preventive treatment for heart attacks
25 February, 2025A simple scoring system could revolutionise how doctors prevent heart attacks and strokes by identifying patients most likely to benefit from preventive medications.
Selective combustion removes pollutants from industrial processes
21 February, 2025Researchers have discovered how a catalyst can be used to selectively burn one molecule in a mixture of hydrocarbons, which could help with the removal of pollutants.
Solar-powered reactor uses CO2 to make sustainable fuel
20 February, 2025Researchers have developed a reactor that pulls carbon dioxide directly from the air and converts it into sustainable fuel, using sunlight as the power source.
Scientists simulate the effects of an asteroid collision
14 February, 2025How would our planet physically react to a future asteroid strike? Researchers simulated an idealised collision scenario with a medium-sized asteroid using a state-of-the-art climate model.
Detecting tangle-prone tau can catch Alzheimer's early
12 February, 2025A new biomarker test identifies very early stages of tau tangle formation, up to a decade before any tau clumps can show up on a brain scan.
Blood test for pancreatic cancer undergoes evaluation
21 January, 2025An experimental blood test for pancreatic cancer is being evaluated by a commercial laboratory — an important milestone towards making the test available for patients.
2024 was warmest year on record, 1.55°C above pre-industrial level
17 January, 2025The World Meteorological Organization says that 2024 was the warmest year on record, according to six international datasets.
