Australian scientists make world-first discovery of parasitic worm in woman's brain
Identified by scientists as a roundworm, it was discovered in a woman following complaints of abdominal pain, forgetfulness and depression.
Tue Aug 29 2023
Australian scientists to power Tesla on 15,000-km trip with printed solar panels
The Charge Around Australia project will power a Tesla electric car with 18 of the team's printed plastic solar panels.
Wed Apr 20 2022
Little fluffy clouds may help save Australia's Great Barrier Reef
Australian scientists are spraying droplets of ocean water into the sky to form clouds to protect the environmental treasure.
Tue Sep 28 2021
Australian scientists develop pain-free blood sugar test for diabetics
This latest test works by embedding an enzyme that detects glucose into a transistor that can then transmit the presence of glucose.
Tue Jul 13 2021
Australian scientists suggest delaying AstraZeneca vaccine as infections fall
Experts cited data showing the AstraZeneca jab had 62% efficacy compared with over 90% for a vaccine developed by Pfizer and BioNTech.
Wed Jan 13 2021
Australian scientists find huge new healthy coral reef off northern coast
The discovery comes after a study earlier this month found the Great Barrier Reef had lost more than half its coral in the last three decades.
Thu Oct 29 2020
Australian scientists use blood bank to develop 'vaccine' for diabetes
Australian scientists are optimistic that a bank of blood donations will help them develop a vaccine for Type 1 diabetes, China''s Xinhua news agency reported.
Wed Apr 19 2017
Australian scientists develop world-first vaccine for gum disease
Australian researchers have developed a world-first vaccine for gum disease, China's Xinhua news agency reported.
Mon Dec 05 2016