Is this ancient seagrass the world's largest plant?
03 June, 2022 | Supplied by: Flinders UniversityAustralian researchers have located what they believe is the largest plant on Earth — and they estimate it's at least 4500 years old.
Silica-based powder absorbs mercury from water
27 May, 2022 | Supplied by: Flinders UniversityScientists have expanded testing of a sustainable extraction material capable of absorbing almost all mercury from polluted water in minutes.
Records broken for four climate change indicators
20 May, 2022Four key climate change indicators — greenhouse gas concentrations, sea level rise, ocean heat and ocean acidification — set new records in 2021.
Researchers rediscover 'lost' coral and wildflower species
16 May, 2022Researchers have discovered species of coral and wildflower that had been hidden for decades, with the latter thought to be extinct.
50:50 chance of reaching 1.5°C threshold in next five years
12 May, 2022The chance of temporarily exceeding 1.5°C above pre-industrial temperatures has risen steadily since 2015, when it was close to zero.
CRC to tackle antimicrobial resistance threat to Australia
09 May, 2022The Australian Government has announced $34.5m for the Cooperative Research Centre for Solving Antimicrobial Resistance in Agribusiness, Food and Environments.
Major breakthrough in estimating fossil fuel CO2 emissions
06 May, 2022The estimate uses a new method for separating CO2 signals from land plants and fossil fuels in the atmosphere.
Pfizer to acquire ResApp, developer of smartphone COVID test
14 April, 2022ResApp Health has developed a novel cough audio-based COVID-19 screening test that only requires a smartphone.
IPCC report pushes for halved emissions by 2030
07 April, 2022Immediate and deep emissions reductions are required across all sectors in order to limit global warming to 1.5°C, the latest IPCC report says.
New digs for the National Herbarium of NSW
06 April, 2022 by Lauren DavisEstablished in 1853, the herbarium has grown from an initial collection of around 1800 native plant specimens to over 1 million today.
Climate change is making oceans louder
05 April, 2022In warmer water, soundwaves propagate faster and last longer before dying away.
Hypertension patients should be tested for primary aldosteronism
30 March, 2022A simple blood test for the adrenal disease known as primary aldosteronism could save hypertension patients from unnecessary illness, medication and expense.
CO2 could be stored below the ocean floor
24 March, 2022CO2 emissions could be stored in the form of hydrates under ocean floor sediments, kept in place by the natural pressure created by the weight of the sea water above.
Caribbean coral reefs have been warming for 100+ years
21 March, 2022Region-wide, Caribbean coral reefs have been warming since 1915. However, in four of the eight sub-regions, warming began earlier.
ATP sensor helps to monitor disease severity
04 March, 2022Scientists have designed a prototype biosensor that detects levels of adenosine triphosphate (ATP) and lactates in a patient's blood.
