New research has revealed that sandy coastlines are a previously overlooked source of methane, challenging the accepted role ...

Now in their 35th year, the Australian Museum Eureka Prizes continue to highlight some of the nation's most significant science achievements, this year offering a total prize pool of $190,000.

As durable as conventional plastics, the biodegradable and recyclable bioplastic is water-resistant and can be processed into ...

Lymph nodes provide the right environment for stem-like T cells — an important type of immune cell — to survive, multiply and produce killer cells that can fight cancer or viruses.

For a long time, gene loss was seen as a kind of biological decay, but a new study shows it can be just the opposite: a smart ...

In the food and beverage industry, laboratories must balance precision, speed and compliance to meet stringent safety and ...

Scientists have created a protein-based therapeutic tool that could change the way we treat diseases caused by harmful or ...

Researchers have identified a molecular biomarker in triple negative breast cancer tumours which could inform when beta ...

While squamous cell carcinoma diagnosis is often easy, the challenge lies in the preoperative assessment — determining how aggressively the tumour is growing to plan and prioritise surgery ...

Type 2 diabetes directly alters the heart's structure and energy systems, which explains why people with diabetes are at ...

In the lead-up to World Heart Day (29 September), sleep is emerging as a powerful yet underestimated ally in women's cardiovascular care.

This year's program honours four women who are reshaping what leadership in research looks like, with their work spanning nanotechnology, climate science, Indigenous health and mathematics.