Recovering important historical genetic data has been severely impeded by the methods used to preserve specimens.
Litter hotspots were associated with socioeconomic factors such as a concentration of built infrastructure, less national wealth and the level of lighting at night.
We examined the causes of death of 107 albatrosses and found ocean plastic is an underestimated threat.
Until recently, the Universe's gas filaments have been elusive. But now one was detected with our ASKAP radio telescope.
We recently detected the signature of fierce space weather from Proxima Cen, which implies an orbiting planet could be blasted with hazardous particles and magnetic fields.
The pandemic has created or intensified opportunities for economic growth across six sectors benefiting from science and technology.
By building therapy chatbots, we found using another kind of logic produces results that are more fallible, but also more like real people.
From a Hugh Jackman-esque spider to honouring traditional Indigenous words, these species have memorable names.
The race is on to develop a vaccine for the COVID-19 coronavirus. Australian researchers are leading several major clinical trials that might help bring an end to the deadly disease.
In Australia, methane emissions from fossil fuels are rising due to expansion of the natural gas industry, whereas agriculture emissions are falling.
The new values are a worrying outcome that no one wants, but one we must still grapple with.
Nigeria recently approved the world's first GM cowpea, which provides full protection against the pod-borer Maruca, a major problem for this important crop.
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