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Social Sciences Sep 9, 2025

More evidence that school phone bans help students' well-being

On the heels of wider acceptance of school phone bans and taking "digital breaks," South Australian experts have produced more evidence of the potential benefits to student well-being, mental health outcomes and their overall ...

Ecology Sep 5, 2025

Australia has some new marsupial species—but they're already extinct

You are probably familiar with kangaroos. Wallabies too, and most likely quokkas as well.

Education Sep 4, 2025

New report reveals glaring gaps between Australia's future needs and science capabilities

Since 1945, three-quarters of all global economic growth has been driven by technological advances. Since 1990, 90% of that advance has been rooted in fundamental science, according to Michael M. Crow, president of Arizona ...

Environment Sep 2, 2025

Long-hidden methane leak in Darwin raises fresh doubts over Australia's climate action

Environment groups have called for federal intervention following revelations that an LNG export hub in Darwin has emitted large volumes of methane from an LNG storage tank since 2006.

Environment Sep 2, 2025

South Australia bans plastic fish-shaped soy sauce containers

An Australian state has banned plastic fish-shaped soy sauce containers, reeling in a sushi lovers' favorite that is washing up in drains and beaches.

Plants & Animals Aug 25, 2025

Wave of hope as bumper whales return with record sightings

In the face of a devastating harmful algal bloom, scientists have hailed this year's whale season in South Australia as a beacon of light for marine ecology and conservation.

Earth Sciences Aug 20, 2025

Abrupt Antarctic changes could have 'catastrophic consequences for generations to come,' experts warn

Antarctica is at risk of abrupt and potentially irreversible changes to the continent's ice, ocean and ecosystems that could have profound implications for Australia and beyond, unless urgent action is taken to curb global ...

Ecology Aug 19, 2025

Tracking where whales feed could inform conservation efforts

Australian southern right whales visit a broader range of foraging habitats compared to the neighboring New Zealand population, according to a team of international researchers.

Cell & Microbiology Aug 18, 2025

Aircraft toilets could flush out spread of global superbugs

Wastewater from aircraft toilets could provide a critical warning system for the global spread of antimicrobial resistant (AMR) superbugs, a silent pandemic that threatens to kill more people than cancer by 2050.

Environment Aug 15, 2025

Australia, why are you still obsessed with freeways—when they're driving us away from net zero?

From Melbourne's proposed Outer Metropolitan Ring Road to Sydney's recently completed Westconnex, Australia's addiction to mega roads continues despite the specter of climate change.

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