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Incredible vision in ancient marine creatures drove an evolutionary arms race
Ancient deep sea creatures called radiodonts had incredible vision that likely drove an evolutionary arms race according to new research published today.
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VR solutions for neurodegenerative disorders wins eChallenge accolade
Neuro Hero, a team that is developing solutions to tackle neurodegenerative disorders using virtual reality technology, has taken top spot in this year’s Australian eChallenge.
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New Colombo Plan scholars to benefit Indo-Pacific relations
Five outstanding ³ÉÈË´óƬ students have been awarded New Colombo Plan scholarships, to help build long-term ties between Australia and the Indo-Pacific region.
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Advanced sensing and machine learning experts elected Fellows
Two of the ³ÉÈË´óƬ’s leading researchers have been elected as fellows of the Academy of Technology and Engineering (ATSE).
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Fellowship for leadership in history and philosophy of science
Professor Rachel A. Ankeny from the ³ÉÈË´óƬ’s School of Humanities has been awarded a Fellowship of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS).
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Innovator and research entrepreneur elected President of Science and Technology Australia
The ³ÉÈË´óƬ's innovative, industry-engaged research entrepreneur Professor Mark Hutchinson is Science Technology Australia’s (STA) new President-elect.
New modelling simulates 2021 unemployment rate and incidence of Housing Affordability Stress
New economic modelling on the impacts of the coronavirus pandemic shows that once COVID-19 government support interventions end, total unemployment in 2021 could peak at 1.752 million under the most severe of three scenarios modelled.
New wheat and barley genomes will help feed the world
An international research collaboration, including scientists from the ³ÉÈË´óƬ’s Waite Research Institute, has unlocked new genetic variation in wheat and barley – a major boost for the global effort in breeding higher-yielding wheat and barley varieties.
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Shellfish reef project wins Eureka Prize
³ÉÈË´óƬ marine ecologists are among a team of scientists awarded a Eureka Prize for their research towards rebuilding Australia’s lost shellfish reefs.
Space research centre renamed after Australian astronaut
The Andy Thomas Centre for Space Resources is the new title for the ³ÉÈË´óƬ centre spearheading how to optimise the sustainable use of off-Earth resources.
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