The COVID-19 pandemic has taken a heavy toll on research in Australia. We surveyed 333 early…
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These historic grasslands are becoming a weed-choked waste. It could be one of the world's great parks
Volcanic plains stretching from Melbourne’s west to the South Australian border were once home to native…
Coronavirus leaves international students in dire straits
Many international students in private rental housing in Sydney and Melbourne were struggling before COVID-19 hit.…
Carbon dioxide levels over Australia rose even after COVID-19 forced global emissions down. Here's why
COVID-19 has curtailed the activities of millions of people across the world and with it, greenhouse…
People power and satellites help scientists study climate impacts on Antarctic seals
A New Zealand-led international study of the crabeater seal population in Antarctica aims to understand environmental…
Why more heatwaves endanger our health and ability to work
As the Earth warms, heatwaves are expected to occur more often, with sharper intensity and for…
Engineers manipulate color on the nanoscale, making it disappear
Most of the time, a material’s color stems from its chemical properties. Different atoms and molecules…
Making the case for conserving Tajikistan's fruit-and-nut forests
It was spring 2017. I was in the middle of my master’s program and was rapidly…
Researchers use supercomputer to gain insights into hepatitis B
Researchers at the University of Delaware, using supercomputing resources and collaborating with scientists at Indiana University,…
Plant health management by flexible electronics
The emergence of biotic and abiotic stresses poses potential impairment on plant growth and yield. Accurate…