CO2 converted into a diesel blend fuel
14 October, 2021A new method converts carbon dioxide into a diesel-range fuel and has the potential to produce a net-zero liquid fuel alternative to power cars more sustainably.
Some coral reefs demonstrate tolerance to ocean warming
15 September, 2021Some coral communities are becoming more heat tolerant as ocean temperatures rise, offering hope for corals in a changing climate.
Fewer El Niño and La Niña events expected in a warmer world
03 September, 2021The cycling between warm El Niño and cold La Niña conditions in the eastern Pacific has persisted without major interruptions for at least the last 11,000 years.
No more liver biopsies for haemochromatosis patients?
30 August, 2021Liver damage caused by a life-threatening genetic blood disorder, known as hereditary haemochromatosis, can be detected with a simple blood test or scan.
Probiotics and selective breeding help coral survive the heat
26 August, 2021Two new studies have proposed novel methods of helping coral to survive warmer ocean temperatures.
CFC ban gave Earth a chance against global warming
20 August, 2021Without the global ban on chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) we would already be facing the reality of a "scorched Earth", according to international researchers.
July was officially Earth's hottest month on record
17 August, 2021July is typically the world's warmest month of the year, but July 2021 outdid itself as the hottest July and month ever recorded.
Immediate changes required to limit global warming: IPCC
10 August, 2021Scientists are observing changes in the Earth's climate in every region and across the whole climate system, according to the latest IPCC report.
New peak body and CRC for Aus seaweed industry
09 August, 2021Australia's emerging seaweed sector has launched a new peak body, while the federal government has provided $59m to fund the Marine Bioproducts CRC.
DNA testing reveals the true origins of honey
03 August, 2021DNA testing of Australian honey can reveal where it was produced and its main floral sources, according to researchers from CSIRO.
Test to better detect early-stage ovarian cancer
30 July, 2021A new test could help reduce the high mortality rate from ovarian cancer by dramatically improving the accuracy of early detection.
One-hour Hendra test developed for horses
23 July, 2021Vets have developed a diagnostic point-of-care kit that is claimed to detect the deadly Hendra virus in horses faster than ever — in under an hour, rather than days.
Massive explosion explains star's mysterious metal elements
19 July, 2021Astronomers have potentially discovered the first evidence of the destruction of a collapsed rapidly spinning star — described as a "magneto-rotational hypernova".
Blood test could help diagnose frontotemporal dementia
16 July, 2021Blood-based measurement of glial fibrillary acidic protein (GFAP) can distinguish patients with frontotemporal dementia from those with primary psychiatric disorders or healthy individuals.
Huge prehistoric crocodile documented by Qld researchers
08 July, 2021A new species of large prehistoric crocodile that roamed South East Queensland's waterways millions of years ago has been documented by UQ researchers.
