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AI model to improve patient response to cancer therapy
A new artificial intelligence (AI) tool that can help to select the most suitable treatment for cancer patients has been developed by researchers at…
Why is no one talking about Brexit anymore?
It’s a truism among British commentators that the United Kingdom’s decision to leave the European Union (EU) has been a disaster. From falling trade…
Should we tax the rich? Research says yes
Imagine a world where billionaires pay their fair share of taxes.
While this utopian vision may seem far-fetched, new research from…
Injuries of the moral kind
For many of us, confronting images of exhausted and distressed frontline workers during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic remain seared into our…
Australia joins international scientific program investigating Earth
Australian scientists now have access to a more complete understanding of our planet, as Australia becomes a member of the International Continental…
Coevolution a driving force behind biodiversity on Earth
Coevolution is a driving force behind generating biodiversity on Earth, explaining why there are millions of different species, according to a new…
ANU desalination breakthrough to bolster global water security as planet warms
A simpler and more cost-efficient method for removing salt from seawater using heat, developed by scientists from The Australian National University…
More cases of advanced breast cancer since COVID-19, study shows
An increase in cases of advanced breast cancer has been linked to breast screening service shutdowns during the COVID-19 pandemic, a new study from…
Dr Jilda Andrews is reimagining the future of museums
When Dr Jilda Andrews first stepped into a museum collection storeroom 26 years ago, little did she know the secrets the objects nestled within would…
Bigger is better: male proboscis monkeys’ enhanced noses evolved to attract mates
When it comes to the animal kingdom, bigger is better. Well, at least for proboscis monkeys, famously known for their long, large and droopy noses.…
Aussies want more forward-thinking politics
A new report shows 81 per cent of Australians agree our politicians generally think too short-term when making decisions.
A new tune in the story of human history: what music tells us about the past
Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour might be the latest chapter in pop history, but looking back into our musical past could also hold important clues about our…
Life as an Industry PhD candidate: Rosie Georgelin
PhD candidate Rosie Georgelin is working with industry partner Samsara Eco to push boundaries in infinite plastic recycling.
More outback doctors needed for people and planet
It might sound surprising, but responsible healthcare doesn’t necessarily mean treatment in the biggest hospital the state has to offer.
Power to the people: Aussies expect more from their local leaders
About two-thirds of Australians believe local governments should have more power than they currently do, according to a new study from The Australian…
‘Health for all’: recognising breastfeeding as a carbon offset
Country investments in breastfeeding should be considered a carbon offset in global plans for sustainable food, health and economic systems,…
Advertising and social media driving online gambling among young Australians
Gambling features such as loot boxes in video games and sports betting are the most popular forms of online gambling among young adults in the ACT,…
Research shows people’s perceptions can fuel political unrest
People’s feelings about how morally divided a society is in the lead-up to an election can cause them to have extreme reactions if the result doesn’t…