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Indigenous science can help solve some of the great problems of our time. Here’s how

The history of science on this continent is extraordinary, yet we often fail to recognise the sophisticated knowledges held by our First Nations peoples.

Australia’s future economy hangs on a resilient science system

Australian Science, Australia’s Future: Science 2035 will help governments and others take a more targeted and informed approach.

Fabricated claims by Indian intellectuals cast a shadow over its scientific achievements

India stands as the third-largest destination for imported research and development and boasts the sixth-largest research and development expenditure globally.

Australia’s lack of investment in R&D costing 42,000 jobs, says Prof. Sharath Sriram

Australia’s spending on R&D as a percentage of GDP has been on the decline for more than a decade to below 2%.

Dr Smriti Murali Krishna becomes first female Hindu Chaplain in Australian army

“I’m getting an opportunity to serve those who serve.”

The Holocene or the Anthropocene – Are we serious about the climate change?

“A committee of roughly two dozen scholars has, by a large majority, voted down a proposal to declare the start of the Anthropocene, a newly created epoch of geologic time.”

New species of Kangaroo Lizard discovered in India

A reduced fifth toe makes these reptiles poor climbers and hence do not climb trees like other lizards.

Australia plans to regulate ‘high-risk’ AI. Here’s how to do that successfully

We have many existing principles, guidelines, and regulations that can be adapted to address concerns about AI tools.

Eggs from men, sperm from women: how stem cell science may change how we reproduce

In vitro gametogenesis begins with “pluripotent stem cells”, a kind of cell that can develop into many different cell types.

Australia should welcome global talent and foster multilateral research collaborations

It’s timely to ask what Australia is really seeking to secure if we are restricting the development of technologies that are critical for our country?

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53-foot tractor-trailer driver Baljeet Singh pleads guilty in deadly pileup, was playing phone game and fled to India

The crash killed 42-year-old mother Nancy Lefrançois and her 11-year-old son Loïc Chevalier, who were travelling in a passenger vehicle struck in the collision.

Indian Premier League could be played in Australia, Adelaide Oval explores plan

The proposal is part of a broader idea to strengthen cricket ties between Australia and India.

Perth toddler Sandipan Dhar’s death ‘probably preventable’ after missed blood test, coroner says

21-month-old Sandipan died in March 2024 after being taken to hospital with a persistent fever that had lasted for weeks.
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