Dec 30, 2024 · Peer-reviewed: This work was reviewed and scrutinised by relevant independent experts. Simulation/modelling: This type of study uses a computer simulation or mathematical model to predict an outcome. The original values put into the model may have come from real-world measurements (eg: past spread of a disease used to model its future spread).

Dec 4, 2024 · An eco-friendly, high-performance organic battery is being developed by scientists at UNSW Sydney. By leveraging hydrogen ions – protons – instead of traditional lithium, these batteries hold promise for addressing some of the critical challenges in modern energy storage, including resource scarcity, environmental impact, safety and cost.

Publicly released: Tue 28 Jan 2025 at 1102 AEDT | 1302 NZDT Forensic Science International: Genetics. DNA profiling technologies are rapidly advancing, creating the potential to identify individuals involved in making, packing and transporting illegal capsules by analysing the exterior of the illicit drugs and the ziplock plastic bag in which they...

Jul 29, 2021 · Neanderthal blood genetically linked to Aboriginal Aussies International scientists analysed the blood types of some ancient human ancestors, the Denisovans and the Neanderthals, by looking at their DNA, and say their genes for blood type suggest both groups originated in Africa. They also

Jun 28, 2023 · Peer-reviewed: This work was reviewed and scrutinised by relevant independent experts. Observational study: A study in which the subject is observed to see if there is a relationship between two or more things (eg: the consumption of diet drinks and obesity). Observational studies cannot prove that one thing causes another, only that they are linked. ...

Dec 2, 2024 · Media release From: University of South Australia As obesity rates continue to rise, many are turning to prescription medicines like Ozempic for weight loss. But with significant side effects, accessibility and cost issues, alternatives are needed. University of South Australia researchers have created a new, food-grade, natural solution for obesity, that not only cuts the kilos and improves ...

Dec 13, 2024 · The Coalition has released the highly anticipated modelling of its nuclear energy plan. Produced by Frontier Economics, the report's author says including nuclear power in our energy mix is cheaper – by up to 44% - for Australians in the medium-term future.

Nov 14, 2024 · EXPERT REACTION: Australia's 2019-20 black summer megafires affected rainforests and mammals the most Australian researchers have combed through a massive dataset to show how the 2019-2020 Australian megafires impacted more than 2,000 different species of Aussie plants and animals. The bush

Dec 22, 2022 · A century of cinema shows movies are rife with gender stereotypes Potentially harmful gender stereotypes have been played out in film in actions as much as words, according to international researchers who used machine learning to investigate over 100 years of film. Analysing over 1.2 milli

Nov 23, 2024 · Ancient hot water on Mars points to habitable past New Curtin University-led research has uncovered what may be the oldest direct evidence of ancient hot water activity on Mars, revealing the planet may have been habitable at some point in its past. New Curtin University-led rese