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Environment Oct 21, 2024

Draft guidelines for 'forever chemicals' released. Here's what it means for drinking water safety in Australia

The Australian National Health and Medical research Council (NHMRC) has today released draft guidelines for acceptable levels of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, in drinking water.

Agriculture Oct 16, 2024

Study highlights need for improvement in energy-thirsty indoor vertical gardens

Indoor vertical gardens are gaining popularity among homeowners and restaurants, allowing them to grow microgreens year-round, but new research has identified a major drawback: their demands on energy.

Optics & Photonics Oct 11, 2024

Harnessing quantum principles: Phased arrays within phased arrays for smarter, greener indoor optical wireless networks

Imagine a future where indoor wireless communication systems handle skyrocketing data demands and do so with unmatched reliability and speed. Traditional radio frequency (RF) technologies like Wi-Fi and Bluetooth are beginning ...

Environment Oct 10, 2024

These five 'post-truth' claims are fueling the water wars in Australia

The contest between truth and post-truth matters when trying to solve big public policy questions. One of these questions is how to sustainably manage water in Australia for the benefit of all.

Ecology Oct 10, 2024

Yes, nature is complex—but saving our precious environment means finding ways to measure it

Nature loss directly threatens half the global economy. The rapid destruction of biodiversity should alarm the many Australian businesses dependent on nature, such as those in agriculture, tourism, construction and food manufacturing. ...

Plants & Animals Oct 9, 2024

Environmental law reform needed to protect endangered marine species in Australia's waters, say researchers

University of Queensland researchers are calling for reforms to Australia's environmental laws, as threatened fish species continue to be legally exported.

Ecology Oct 8, 2024

Australia moves to expand Antarctic marine park

Australia moved Tuesday to protect a swathe of ocean territory by expanding an Antarctic marine park that is home to penguins, seals, whales and the country's only two active volcanos.

Plants & Animals Oct 2, 2024

Citizen scientists create buzz with new insect discovery

More than 60% of Australia's known insects are unnamed and a mystery to science. Of an estimated 500,000 Australian species, roughly half are insects, but many aren't categorized.

Social Sciences Sep 25, 2024

Swing and a miss? Why golf in Australia is struggling to attract women and girls

Prestigious Victorian golf club 13th Beach Golf Links, famed for award-winning courses and hosting the Victorian Open, has found itself in the middle of a controversy.

Plants & Animals Sep 23, 2024

Move over Olympians, Australia's wildlife are incredible athletes

Now that the Paris Olympics and Paralympics have disappeared from our screens, let's get back to watching animal videos.

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