Taking a leaf from nature’s book on how to save the planet

Sydney University researchers are developing a method of carbon capture that can convert and recycle carbon dioxide into raw materials, fuels and chemicals in much the same way as plants.

Meat-free meals load up on salt

They might be plant-based, gluten-free, organic and vegan, but many meat-free alternative products are highly processed and packed with salt, which can cause health problems.

Uncovering the first life on Earth

UNSW scientists have found that Western Australia’s famous 3.5-billion-year-old stromatolites contain microbial remains of some of the earliest life on Earth.

Electrolysis breakthrough could solve the hydrogen conundrum

The race is on to find cheap, efficient, non-polluting ways of generating and storing hydrogen and a new Australian breakthrough may soon lead the way.

Tiger sharks disappear from Queensland waters

New Griffith University research has revealed a 71% decline in tiger shark numbers along Queensland’s coastline, highlighting the collapse in fish stocks caused by over-fishing.

The future of ASEAN is digital, but Australia crawls at a dial-up pace

In spite of Australia emphasising its need to engage with the Asia Pacific, its digital engagement with ASEAN still lags behind their advances.

How reliable are roadside drug tests?

Thousands of people are prosecuted every year in Australia for cannabis use while driving, however research at the University of Sydney suggests the test isn’t as accurate as thought.

Wildlife needs wilderness

The global conservation community has been urged to adopt a specific target to protect the world’s remaining wilderness areas to prevent the large scale loss of endangered species.

School-leavers need better career education to make good choices

The latest report from Global Access Partners (GAP) says universities should be encouraged to offer credit to school-leavers who achieve high results in relevant senior secondary courses, as well as develop new courses for specialist career educators.

Opioids – where to from here?

Opioids are among the most powerful analgesics available to medicine, but they have huge capacity to cause harm. In trying to solve one problem, is a bigger one being created?

Boris on the ropes

Boris Johnson’s previously unshakeable public persona has been tainted by the tawdry Brexit spectacle, and he could potentially be the shortest surviving UK prime minister since 1827.

We don’t like Fridays

It’s Friday the 13th today, just another date on the calendar, so why are we worried? It’s a mixture of history, superstition, human nature and the influence of pop culture.