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Developing fuel moisture sensing satellites for fire management with Indigenous knowledge

In this collaborative project, researchers are working to develop future satellites for fire management by using traditional Indigenous knowledge and collaborating on remote sensing technology to help manage wildfires.

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Friday, 27 Nov 2015
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The use of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) doubles the risk of breast cancer in menopausal Australian women, our new research shows.

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Tuesday, 24 Nov 2015
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Vulnerability to internal plumbing failure puts the tallest trees in rainforests at increased risk of death during drought, a study in the Amazon forests in Brazil has found.

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Tuesday, 24 Nov 2015
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Scientists drilling into the ocean floor have for the first time found out what happens when one tectonic plate first gets pushed under another.

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